Königsberger Klopse
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A traditional German dish featuring meatballs in a creamy caper sauce.
- Author: Michael Kuche
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: None
- 500 grams ground beef
- 200 grams ground pork
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 100 grams breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 50 grams butter
- 200 ml beef broth
- 200 ml cream
- In a bowl, mix the ground beef, ground pork, onion, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Form the mixture into medium-sized meatballs.
- In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Fry the meatballs until browned all around.
- Pour in the beef broth and simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Add the cream and capers, stir gently, and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Serve hot with potatoes or rice.
Notes
- For a milder flavor, soak the breadcrumbs in milk before mixing.
- Adjust the amount of capers to taste.
- Serve with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 mg