5 from 3 votes
German Meatballs (Königsberger Klopse)
These traditional German beef and pork meatballs are simmered in a flavorful white wine and beef broth, and served with a creamy, caper-infused, lemony sauce.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
617 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
German
Ingredients
For The Meatballs:
- ½ pound ground beef
- ½ pound ground pork
- 1 onion finely chopped, medium
- 2 egg large
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon anchovy paste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
To Cook The Meatballs:
- 4 cups beef broth
- ¼ cup white wine dry
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 bay leaf
For The Cream Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons capers with brine
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together ground beef, ground pork, chopped onion, eggs, breadcrumbs, anchovy paste, salt, and pepper until well combined. Form into small meatballs, and place onto a plate or baking sheet. Set aside.
- In a large pot, bring beef broth, white wine, apple cider vinegar, and bay leaves to a simmer. Gently add meatballs and cook for about 15 minutes, or until cooked through.
- In a separate pan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Gradually add flour while whisking continuously to create a roux. Slowly stir in some of the cooking broth to make a smooth sauce. Add heavy cream, capers with brine, and lemon juice. Simmer until thickened.
- Add cooked meatballs to the thickened sauce and simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Serve hot.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
617kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
41g
(63%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
207mg
(69%)
Sodium
2118mg
(88%)
Potassium
645mg
(14%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
663IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
137mg
(14%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 617
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 617kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 207mg | 69% |
| Sodium | 2118mg | 88% |
| Potassium | 645mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 663IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 137mg | 14% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.