Konigsberger Klopse

Name: Konigsberger Klopse
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground pork; 1/2 lb ground beef; 1 roll white bread roll, soaked; 1 small yellow onion, diced; 1 egg, beaten; 1 tsp anchovy paste; 4 cups beef broth; 1 bay leaf; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 2 tbsp capers, drained; 2 tsp lemon juice

Tender German poached meatballs served in a rich, tangy caper cream sauce. A traditional comforting main dish with savory depth.

45 minMediumServes 4520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1/2 lb ground pork
1/2 lb ground beef
1 roll white bread roll, soaked
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp anchovy paste
4 cups beef broth
1 bay leaf
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp capers, drained
2 tsp lemon juice

Instructions

1

In a mixing bowl, combine 1/2 lb ground pork, 1/2 lb ground beef, 1 roll soaked white bread roll, 1 small diced yellow onion, 1 beaten egg, and 1 tsp anchovy paste until smooth, then shape into 12 meatballs.
2

In a large pot, bring 4 cups beef broth and 1 bay leaf to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
3

Add the meatballs to the simmering broth and cook for 15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F. Remove meatballs and set aside, reserving broth.
4

Melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat, whisk in 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, and cook for 1 minute.
5

Gradually whisk 1.5 cups reserved broth into the roux, then stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream, 2 tbsp drained capers, and 2 tsp lemon juice until thickened.
6

Return meatballs to the sauce, heat through for 2 minutes, and serve warm.

Questions

Can I make Konigsberger Klopse dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/2 cup heavy cream. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the cream for full-fat coconut milk or an oat cooking cream. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Konigsberger Klopse gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 roll white bread roll, soaked, 2 tbsp all-purpose flour. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko; the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Konigsberger Klopse keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Konigsberger Klopse?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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