Königsberger Klopse (Creamy German Meatballs)

Name: Königsberger Klopse (Creamy German Meatballs)
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: For the meatballs:; 1/2 pound ground beef; 1/2 pound ground pork; 1 stale crusty bread roll; OR 1/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs; 1 small onion; 2 eggs; 1 tablespoon very finely minced anchovies OR anchovy paste; 1 teaspoon yellow mustard; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon Freshly ground white pepper; For the Cooking Broth:; 4 cups beef broth; 1 small yellow onion; 2 bay leaves; 2 whole cloves; 5 whole black peppercorns; For the Lemon Caper Cream Sauce:; 3 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups reserved Cooking Broth; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons dry white wine; 1/3 cup capers; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon sugar; 1-2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 egg yolk

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Prep Time
25 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings
4
Calories
582 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
German

Königsberger Klopse (Creamy German Meatballs)

Nevaeh Sloan

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A traditional German dish with a long history, Königsberger Klopse are tender meatballs in a creamy caper-studded, lemon-flavored sauce.

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Ingredients

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For the meatballs:
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
1 stale crusty bread roll (ideally it will have sat out for a couple of days until hard), soaked in water util soft and then squeezed to remove liquid
OR 1/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs
1 small onion , finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
2 eggs
1 tablespoon very finely minced anchovies OR anchovy paste , optional
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon Freshly ground white pepper
For the Cooking Broth:
4 cups beef broth
1 small yellow onion , chopped
2 bay leaves
2 whole cloves
5 whole black peppercorns
For the Lemon Caper Cream Sauce:
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups reserved Cooking Broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons dry white wine , optional
1/3 cup capers , rinsed and drained
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon sugar
1-2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 egg yolk
chopped parsley or chives for garnish

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Instructions

Place all of the ingredients for the meatballs in a large mixing bowl and knead it together really well to form a pasty, uniform mixture. Form into meatballs, about an inch in diameter or larger if you prefer. (These can be made in advance and covered and refrigerated until ready to cook.)
Place the beef broth, onion, bay leaves, cloves and peppercorns in a medium-sized pot and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat and carefully lower the meatballs in the broth. Return the meatballs to a very low simmer, never boiling, cover the pot, and let them gently cook for 20 minutes. Transfer the meatballs to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm. Pour the broth through a fine-meshed strainer and reserve 1 1/2 cups of the strained cooking broth.
To make the lemon caper cream sauce: Melt the butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and use a wire whisk to blend it with the butter. Let the mixture bubble for one minute, continually whisking. Gradually add the reserved cooking broth while continually whisking to prevent lumps and continue to whisk until smooth. Add the heavy cream, white wine, capers, salt, pepper and sugar, and simmer for a couple of minutes until thickened. Add the lemon juice a little at a time, adding more as desired. Add more salt, pepper, and sugar to taste. Turn off the heat and whisk in the egg yolk. Place the meatballs in the sauce to coat.
Serve the meatballs and sauce garnished with chopped parsley or chives. Serve with salted boiled potatoes (preferably a firm, yellow variety such as Yukon Gold) and pickled beets (the traditional sides of choice).

Nutrition Information

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Calories 582kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 48g (74%) Saturated Fat 23g (115%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 17g Cholesterol 271mg (90%) Sodium 1217mg (51%) Potassium 658mg (19%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 917IU (18%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 120mg (12%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 582 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	582kcal	29%
Carbohydrates	20g	7%
Protein	31g	62%
Fat	48g	74%
Saturated Fat	23g	115%
Polyunsaturated Fat	3g	18%
Monounsaturated Fat	17g	85%
Cholesterol	271mg	90%
Sodium	1217mg	51%
Potassium	658mg	14%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	917IU	18%
Vitamin C	7mg	8%
Calcium	120mg	12%
Iron	4mg	22%