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Königsberger Klopse

This German dish of meatballs and gravy is usually made with veal, but we opt for store-bought meatloaf mix for convenience.

German75 minhard4 servings
Königsberger Klopse

Ingredients

  • 2 kaiser rolls , torn into 1/2-inch piece s
  • 4 cup sbeef broth
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 2 anchovy fillets , rinsed and minced
  • 2 pound smeatloaf mix
  • 1 small onion , chopped fine
  • 3 tablespoon scapers , rinsed and chopped
  • 3 tablespoon sminced fresh parsley
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 5 tablespoon sunsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cup swater
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme
  • 2 tablespoon sWorcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Pulse rolls, 1/2 cup broth, 1/4 cup sour cream, egg yolks, and anchovies in food processor until well combined, about 10 pulses.
  2. Add meatloaf mix, onion, 1 tablespoon capers, 1 tablespoon parsley, 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon allspice, and nutmeg and process until well combined, about 30 seconds.
  3. Transfer mixture to bowl, divide into twelve 1/2 cup portions, and form into meatballs with your wet hands.
  4. While meatballs rest, bring sauce to boil over medium high heat and cook until thickened and measures about 4 cups, 10 to 15 minutes.
  5. Off heat, whisk in Worcestershire, lemon zest, remaining 3/4 cup sour cream, and remaining 2 tablespoons capers.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Discard bay leaf and thyme sprig.
  8. Pour sauce over meatballs and sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons parsley.
  9. Serve.
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