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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.
Course Main Course
Cuisine German
Keyword beef, caper, dairy-free, dinner, german, lunch, main, meatball, nut-free, pork, turkey
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 397kcal
Author Jenny Ross

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

Calories: 397kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 1555mg | Potassium: 685mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 664IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 2mg