December 18, 2022
Königsberger Klopse
Tender and delicately seasoned meatballs in a rich and creamy sauce get a lift from a bit of lemon and fresh herbs for this German-inspired dish. Serve with sauerkraut and cauliflower puree.
Servings: 3
Calories: 397kcal
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 pound ground turkey or veal, or even ground beef
- 1/2 cup pork panko or almond flour for pork-free
- 1/4 cup reduced fat cream cheese softened, or sour cream, use full fat for higher fat version, or use your favorite dairy-free alternative
- 1/2 onion minced
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon gelatin
- 1/2 tablespoon capers minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley minced
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper fresh ground
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon gelatin
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1/3 cup reduced fat cream cheese softened, or sour cream, use full fat for higher fat version, or use your favorite dairy-free alternative
- 1 tablespoon capers rinsed and chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
Instructions
- Combine all meatball ingredients in a large bowl and use your hands to mix until evenly combined. Form into about 1 tablespoon size meatballs, about 20 meatballs (it can help to wet your hands for this).
- Heat a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook until golden, turning occasionally until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 10-15 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside. Do not clean the pan.
- Add the butter to the now empty pan and melt over medium heat. When melted, add the allspice and heat for about 1 minute to bloom the flavors of the spice. Add in the broth, gelatin, glucomann, bay, and thyme and bring to a boil and reduce until thickened, about 15 minutes. Remove the pot from heat and stir in the remaining ingredients except the parsley. Stir well to combine evenly, especially if using cream cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add back the meatballs to warm through. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 1.38
Nutrition Facts
Königsberger Klopse
Amount per Serving
Calories
397
% Daily Value*
Fat
20
g
31
%
Saturated Fat
10
g
63
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
136
mg
45
%
Sodium
1555
mg
68
%
Potassium
685
mg
20
%
Carbohydrates
8
g
3
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
48
g
96
%
Vitamin A
664
IU
13
%
Vitamin C
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
105
mg
11
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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