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Konigsberger Klopse

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

GermanDinnerStovetopStandardHigh ProteinNut-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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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. 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. 2

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

  3. 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. 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. 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. 6

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

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Questions

What is Konigsberger Klopse?

Tender German poached meatballs served in a rich, tangy caper cream sauce. A traditional comforting main dish with savory depth. This reference files it under German dinner: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 45 minutes start to finish.

What internal temperature should Konigsberger Klopse reach?

For Konigsberger Klopse, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 3. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is there a substitute for anchovies in Konigsberger Klopse?

The entry for Konigsberger Klopse calls for 1 tsp anchovy paste. In its place: A teaspoon of fish sauce or a little miso per two fillets supplies the same savory background. For a vegetarian version, leave them out and add a pinch more salt.

Can I use ground chicken or turkey instead of ground pork in Konigsberger Klopse?

Yes. Use dark-meat ground chicken or turkey if you can, and add a teaspoon of oil per half pound, since pork brings fat that poultry does not. As written, the entry for Konigsberger Klopse uses 1/2 lb ground pork.

Can I make Konigsberger Klopse dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Konigsberger Klopse 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.

How much protein is in Konigsberger Klopse?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 30 g of protein in about 520 calories, alongside 22 g carbohydrate and 35 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 920 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein dinner collection.

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