Meatballs In Caper Sauce (Konigsberger Klopse) Recipe

Name: Meatballs In Caper Sauce (Konigsberger Klopse)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Meatballs; 1 1/2 cups stale bread cubes; milk, to soak bread cubes; 2 lbs ground lean meat (mixture of pork and veal or beef); 1 large onion, peeled and minced; 2 eggs, beaten; 3 flat anchovy fillets, drained and minced; salt and pepper, to taste; Sauce; 4 cups beef bouillon; 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine; 3 tablespoons flour; 1 lemon, juice of (about 1/4 cup); 3 tablespoons capers, drained

Servings: persons

Meatballs
1 1/2 cups stale bread cubes
milk, to soak bread cubes
2 lbs ground lean meat (mixture of pork and veal or beef)
1 large onion, peeled and minced
2 eggs, beaten
3 flat anchovy fillets, drained and minced
salt and pepper, to taste
Sauce
4 cups beef bouillon
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
3 tablespoons flour
1 lemon, juice of (about 1/4 cup)
3 tablespoons capers, drained

1
Meatballs:
2
Soak bread cubes in milk to cover. When soft, squeeze dry and put in a large bowl.
3
Add ground meat and mix well.
4
Stir in onion, eggs, anchovy fillets, salt and pepper; work mixture with hands until well combined.
5
Form into 2-inch balls.
6
Bring bouillon to a boil in a large saucepan; drop in meatballs.
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Cook over medium heat until meatballs rise to the top, about 15 minutes. Remove from liquid with a slotted spoon and keep warm.
8
Strain and reserve liquid.
9
Sauce:
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Melt butter in a saucepan.
11
Stir in flour and blend well, cook 1 minute.
12
Gradually add 3 cups strained liquid; cook slowly, stirring constantly, until liquid is thickened and smooth.
13
Add lemon juice and capers. Season with salt and pepper.
14
Add meatballs and heat through.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Meatballs, 1 1/2 cups stale bread cubes, milk, to soak bread cubes, 2 lbs ground lean meat (mixture of pork and veal or beef), and more.

Yes, Meatballs In Caper Sauce (Konigsberger Klopse) 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.

Meatballs In Caper Sauce (Konigsberger Klopse)

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