Koenigsberg Meat Balls Recipe

Name: Koenigsberg Meat Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. soft bread crumbs; 1/4 c. milk; 1 onion, chopped; 2 Tbsp. butter; 1 lb. beef, ground twice; 1/4 lb. veal, ground twice; 4 anchovy fillets, mashed; 1 egg, beaten; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. monosodium glutamate; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 3 c. water; 2 Tbsp. chopped onion; 1 bay leaf; 1 whole clove; 2 peppercorns; 1/4 tsp. salt; 2 Tbsp. butter; 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour; 2 Tbsp. lemon juice; 1 Tbsp. capers, chopped; 1 c. white wine; noodles

Servings: persons

1 c. soft bread crumbs
1/4 c. milk
1 onion, chopped
2 Tbsp. butter
1 lb. beef, ground twice
1/4 lb. veal, ground twice
4 anchovy fillets, mashed
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. monosodium glutamate
1/4 tsp. pepper
3 c. water
2 Tbsp. chopped onion
1 bay leaf
1 whole clove
2 peppercorns
1/4 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. capers, chopped
1 c. white wine
noodles

1
Into a large bowl, add the bread crumbs and milk.
2
Saute the onion in the butter until the onion is golden.
3
Add to bowl along with beef, veal, anchovy fillets, egg, salt, monosodium glutamate and pepper.
4
Mix together and shape into balls about 2-inches in diameter.
5
Bring to boiling in a saucepan the water, 2 tablespoons chopped onion, bay leaf, clove, peppercorns and salt.
6
Carefully put the meat balls into the liquid.
7
Bring to boiling; reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
8
Remove the balls with a slotted spoon and set aside to keep warm.
9
Strain the liquid and save.
10
Heat in the saucepan the 2 tablespoons butter and blend in the 2 tablespoons flour.
11
Heat until mixture bubbles.
12
Remove from heat.
13
Gradually add 2 cups of the liquid and the lemon juice, capers and white wine.
14
Bring rapidly to boiling, stirring constantly.
15
Cook 1 to 2 minutes longer.
16
Return the meat balls to the sauce and heat thoroughly.
17
Serve with buttered noodles.

487

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. soft bread crumbs, 1/4 c. milk, 1 onion, chopped, 2 Tbsp. butter, and more.

Yes, Koenigsberg Meat Balls falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Koenigsberg Meat Balls

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