German Meatballs (Königsberger Klopse)
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Tender German meatballs made from beef and pork, simmered in a rich broth and finished with a creamy caper-lemon sauce. Complex and savory with tangy and rich flavors, served as a traditional main.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 4- ½ pound ground beef
- ½ pound ground pork
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon anchovy paste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups beef broth
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons capers (with brine)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 45M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 20m
- Cook
- 25m
- Sodium
- 1996mg
- Total sugar
- 5g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 630mg
- Calcium
- 116mg
- Iron
- 4mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 20M
- SODIUM
- 1996MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.