Sauerkraut without thyme

1 1/2 lbs ground round 1 cup breadcrumbs 1 ounce French onion soup mix, package 3 eggs 1 (14 ounce) can sauerkraut 1 (14 ounce) can whole berry cranberry[...]

1 lb sausage (I used low fat) 1 finely chopped Spanish onion 1 (27 ounce) can sauerkraut , drained well and finely chopped in food processor 1 (8 ounce)[...]

3/4 cup water , plus 1 tablespoon water 2 tablespoons molasses 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine , softened 1 cup sauerkraut , well drained and[...]