Meatballs With Creamy Caper Sauce Recipe

Name: Meatballs With Creamy Caper Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 onion finely diced; 1 1/3 pounds ground beef mixed, and pork; 1 teaspoon English mustard; 1 medium egg; 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs; 2 1/2 ounces fat free cottage cheese; 3 tablespoons capers plus 1-2 tbsp caper brine; 1 1/3 cups long-grain rice; 3 tablespoons butter; 1/3 cup all purpose flour; 1 pinch sugar; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 3 tablespoons parsley chopped; beets to serve

Servings: persons

1 onion finely diced
1 1/3 pounds ground beef mixed, and pork
1 teaspoon English mustard
1 medium egg
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
2 1/2 ounces fat free cottage cheese
3 tablespoons capers plus 1-2 tbsp caper brine
1 1/3 cups long-grain rice
3 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup all purpose flour
1 pinch sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons parsley chopped
beets to serve

1
Mix the onion, ground meat, mustard, egg, breadcrumbs, cottage cheese and 1-2 tbsp of the caper brine together in a bowl. Knead with hands until smooth. Wet hands slightly and form 10 meatballs from the mixture.
2
Slide the meatballs into a large pan of simmering water and cook for 13-15 mins. Meanwhile, cook the rice in a separate pan of boiling, salted water for 12-15 mins, until tender.
3
Remove the meatballs from the pan and keep warm. Measure out 3 cups of the meatball cooking water and discard the rest. Melt the butter in a saucepan, stir in the flour and gradually stir in the reserve cooking liquid. Stir in the capers, sugar and lemon juice and season to taste. Divide the rice and meatballs among 4 plates, top with the sauce and garnish with parsley. Serve with sliced beets.

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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.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: 1 onion finely diced, 1 1/3 pounds ground beef mixed, and pork, 1 teaspoon English mustard, 1 medium egg, and more.

Yes, Meatballs With Creamy Caper Sauce 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.

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Meatballs With Creamy Caper Sauce

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