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KONIGSBERGER KLOPSE (GERMAN MEATBALLS IN CREAMY CAPER SAUCE)



Konigsberger Klopse (German Meatballs in Creamy Caper Sauce) image

A classic! Authentic Königsberger Klopse are made from ground veal, beef, and pork, along with a small amount of anchovies (or sardines or herring), chopped onions, bread crumbs, eggs, and spices. The traditional creamy sauce that accompanies the dumplings are made from the broth in which the dumplings were cooked, flour, cream, white wine, lemon juice, and capers. Delicious! Serve with boiled new potatoes and my Rotkohl recipe #108449 #108449. Also makes a great appetizer! A little history: Predecessors of the Königsberger Klopse date back to the Middle Ages. However, the East Prussian name Klops (Klops = meat dumpling) didn't originate until the 18th century. Königsberger Klopse was invented in the city of Königsberg (then the capital of East Prussia; today known as Kaliningrad, Russia) around 200 years ago. My German/Polish/French grandmother was born and raised in East Prussia, about 30 kilometers from Königsberg. This recipe is my version of her delicious Königsberger Klopse, which she never wrote down but with the help of my mother I was finally able to replicate. I have many fond memories of enjoying this dish (which the women would prepare) at family gatherings, Sunday dinners, and special occasions such as birthdays and anniversaries. Still one of my top favorites!!! I hope your family enjoys, too. (Helpful Tips: These tender meatballs are braised NOT fried. If halving the meatball recipe, you will still need the full amount of stock for braising and for the gravy. The meatballs are somewhat delicate & time consuming to make; have someone help to form them into balls, it is much easier that way! For appetizers make them smaller and serve warm from the crock pot with toothpicks, buttered rolls and Potato Salad recipe #309891 #309891. Freezes well).

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Meat

Time 1h45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 lb ground sirloin
1 lb ground pork
1 lb ground veal
4 eggs, slightly beaten
1 1/4 cups fine plain breadcrumbs (I use Progresso plain breadcrumbs, grandmother used a ground up hard roll)
1/2 cup milk
1 medium white onion, finely chopped
1 lemon, zest of, small finely chopped
1 lemon, juice of
3 tablespoons capers, chopped
3 tablespoons anchovy paste (alternatively you may use sardines or herring) or 3 tablespoons crushed anchovy fillets (alternatively you may use sardines or herring)
1/4 cup melted butter
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
flour (for rolling)
1 (32 ounce) box chicken stock or 1 (32 ounce) box vegetable stock
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup good quality dry white wine (I use fume blanc or extra dry champagne)
10 black peppercorns
2 tablespoons capers
1 lemon, zest of, small finely chopped
1 lemon, juice of
1 cup good quality sour cream (full fat to prevent curdling)
1/4 cup snipped fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan or Dutch oven such as Le Creuset, heat broth ingredients (stock, bay leaf, cider vinegar, white wine, peppercorns, and 2 tablespoons capers) to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Meanwhile, combine meatball ingredients, mix well.
  • Form meat mixture into golf-ball sized balls (note: mixture will be a bit sticky and delicate to work with, but this is normal, and the result will be a moist and tender meatball!). Roll them in flour, and carefully place into hot broth; simmer each batch for 15 minutes, but do not boil. (Tip: do not crowd meatballs, ie only simmer about 10-12 meatballs at a time). Note that the broth will thicken as you add the flour covered meatballs, which will make a nice sauce.
  • Carefully remove meatballs from the hot broth with a slotted spoon, and keep them warm in a covered bowl stored in the oven while making the sauce. Discard bay leaf.
  • To Make Cream Sauce:.
  • To hot broth stir in the sauce ingredients and heat through, but do not boil.
  • Add the cooked meatballs to the heated sauce, stir gently and warm through.
  • To Serve:.
  • Serve Meatballs and Cream Sauce with boiled new potatoes (salzkartoffel) or hot buttered spaetzle noodles, and German Rotkohl recipe #108449. Sprinkle with snipped fresh parsley, for garnish.
  • To Serve as an Appetizer:.
  • Make the meatballs smaller and serve warm from the crock pot with toothpicks, buttered rolls and potato salad recipe #309891.
  • Freezes well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.3, Fat 26.1, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 173.8, Sodium 866.3, Carbohydrate 14, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 3.4, Protein 29.6

KöNIGSBERGER KLOPSE



Königsberger Klopse image

The Prussian speciality become famous all over the world thanks to the unique flavor and richness of the special sauce.

Provided by Angela Schofield

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 1/2 lbs. ground veal or beef
2 stale rolls
1 cup milk or water
1 large onion
2 eggs
4 tbsp. bread crumbs
1 tbsp. coarse Kosher salt
½ tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. to 1/2 tsp. anchovy paste
5 quarts water or beef broth
1 tbsp. coarse Kosher salt
3 bay leaves
7 whole all spice
3 medium onions
8 tbsp butter
4 tbsp flour
1.5 tbsp. sugar
3 tbsp. white wine vinegar
1 tsp. lemon juice
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tbsp. capers (from a jar)
3 egg yolks
salt & pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Emerge rolls in milk or water. Allow to sit for 10 min. Drain and press out excess liquid.
  • Finely chop onion.
  • To a large bowl add ground meat, drained rolls, onion, eggs, bread crumbs, anchovy paste, salt, and pepper and knead with hands until well combined and smooth.
  • Shape 16 dumplings and set aside.
  • Add liquid and spices to a large pot.
  • Cut onions into quarters and add also to the pot.
  • Bring mixture to a simmer, add dumplings, and cook for about 10 min. or until done. Make sure that the liquid is only simmering not boiling.
  • Remove dumplings from the liquid and keep warm.
  • Strain liquid into a bowl. Remove spices. Keep onions and about 3 cups of the cooking liquid
  • To a medium sized pot add butter and melt.
  • Add flour and stir on medium heat until lightly brown.
  • Add about 2 cups of the cooking liquid and bring to a boil Mix well to remove any lumps.
  • Lower the heat to medium-low and stir in heavy cream. Make sure the liquid is no longer boiling.
  • In a small bowl mix egg yolks and sugar. Add to the pot and mix well.
  • Add drained capers, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place the onions and the dumplings into the sauce and let sit for about 15 min.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Portion

GERMAN MEATBALLS WITH ANCHOVIES AND CAPERS KONIGSBERGER KLOPSE



German Meatballs With Anchovies and Capers Konigsberger Klopse image

If you've ever wondered why some meatballs are light and others leaden, you may be interested to know that the liquid ingredient can make all the difference. Meatballs made with milk, for example, tend to be denser and drier than those made with water or broth because milk protein curds (coagulates) during cooking. For truly light and fluffy meatballs, use club soda (as does this recipe) because it has almost a leavening effect. NOTE: You'll need very little salt for these meatballs because of the brininess of the anchovies and capers.

Provided by Olha7397

Categories     Meat

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 lb ground veal shoulder
1/2 lb ground pork shoulder
2 cups moderately fine soft bread crumbs
2 tablespoons minced parsley
1 tablespoon drained minced capers
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon rind
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons anchovy paste
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
3/4 cup club soda
1 (13 3/4 ounce) can beef broth
4 cups water
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 medium size shallots, peeled and minced (or use scallions)
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups beef broth, with water reduced to two cups
1/4 cup drained small caper
1/2 cup sour cream, at room temperature

Steps:

  • FOR THE MEATBALLS: Mix all meatball ingredients together, using your hands.
  • NOTE: Do not taste this mixture because it contains raw pork; also be sure to wash you hands well in hot soapy water when you have finished working with the meat mixture.
  • Cover mixture and chill 2 to 3 hours until firm enough to shape easily. Roll into balls about the size of golf balls, arrange in one layer on a large tray, cover and chill 1 to 2 hours.
  • TO POACH: Bring beef broth and water to a simmer in a large heavy saucepan over moderate heat Drop half the meatballs into the liquid, and when it returns to a slow simmer, adjust burner heat as need so that it ripples steadily but gently. Poach the meatballs uncovered for 20 minutes; remove to a heatproof bowl, using a slotted spoon, cover loosely with foil and keep warm. Poach the balance of the meatballs the same way and transfer to the bowl with a slotted spoon. Re-cover with foil and keep warm.
  • FOR THE SAUCE: Boil poaching liquid hard until it has reduced to 2 cups-about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small heavy saucepan over moderately low heat; add shallots and stir fry about 5 minutes until limp and golden but not brown. Blend in flour and mellow 2 to 3 minutes over low heat. When poaching liquid has reduced sufficiently, whisk about half of it into the flour paste, stir this mixture back into pan of poaching liquid and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and smooth-about 3 minutes. Stir in the capers, then return all meatballs to pan and warm them very slowly in the sauce for 10 to 15 minutes with the kettle lid set on askew.
  • NOTE: If you turn burner heat to lowest point, you can hold the meatballs at this point for nearly an hour; just make certain that the sauce does not boil. (Use a flame tamer underneath the saucepan.) And if the sauce should thicken too much, thin with a little water.
  • When ready to serve, smooth the sour cream into the sauce and warm, stirring ever so gently so as not to damage the fragile meatballs, for about 5 minutes longer. Serve with boiled new potatoes an assertive green vegetable such as Brussels sprouts or broccoli.
  • Serves 4 to 6.
  • Jean Anderson Cooks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 714, Fat 37, SaturatedFat 16.5, Cholesterol 226.4, Sodium 2228.5, Carbohydrate 46.3, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 3.6, Protein 47.2

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