Konigsberger Klopse (German Meatballs) Recipe

Name: Konigsberger Klopse (German Meatballs)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground veal; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 4 teaspoons butter; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 1 teaspoon finely minced garlic; 1/2 cup fine fresh bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley; 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives; ⅛ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1 1/2 tablespoons flour; 1 1/2 cups unsalted beef or chicken broth; 1/4 cup white wine, preferably Rhine or Moselle; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1 egg yolk; Juice of 1/2 lemon; 1/4 cup chopped, cored, seeded hot cherry peppers without salt

Servings: persons

1 pound ground veal
Freshly ground pepper to taste
4 teaspoons butter
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
1/2 cup fine fresh bread crumbs
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
⅛ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups unsalted beef or chicken broth
1/4 cup white wine, preferably Rhine or Moselle
1/4 cup sour cream
1 egg yolk
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/4 cup chopped, cored, seeded hot cherry peppers without salt

1
Put veal in mixing bowl.
2
Add pepper to taste.
3
Heat 1 teaspoon of butter in saucepan and add onion and garlic.
4
Cook, stirring, until wilted.
5
Add mixture to veal.
6
Add bread crumbs, parsley, chives and nutmeg.
7
Shape mixture into 28 balls of equal size.
8
Heat remaining butter in saucepan and add flour, stirring with wire whisk.
9
When blended and smooth, add broth and wine, stirring rapidly with whisk.
10
Add meatballs to simmering sauce.
11
Stir gently from time to time so they cook evenly, about 25 minutes.
12
Beat sour cream with the egg yolk and lemon juice.
13
Beat in a little of hot sauce.
14
Add mixture to meatballs.
15
Add the cherry peppers.
16
Heat briefly without boiling.
17
If mixture boils, sauce may curdle.
18
Serve hot with mashed potatoes or rice.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ground veal, Freshly ground pepper to taste, 4 teaspoons butter, 1/2 cup finely chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Konigsberger Klopse (German Meatballs) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Konigsberger Klopse (German Meatballs)

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Variations & substitutions

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