Recipe of Königsberger Klopse

Ingredients

• 500g ground beef and pork mix
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup milk
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 cup cream
• 3 tbsp capers
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1 lemon, sliced for garnish

Directions

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, egg, and milk. Season with salt and pepper. Shape into meatballs.

2. 2

   In a large pot, bring beef broth to a boil with bay leaves. Add meatballs and simmer for 15-20 minutes.

3. 3

   Remove meatballs, keep them warm, and strain the broth.

4. 4

   In a separate pan, melt butter, stir in flour until golden, and gradually add strained broth. Whisk until smooth.

5. 5

   Add cream and capers to the sauce, simmer for a few minutes.

6. 6

   Return meatballs to the sauce, heat through.

7. 7

   Serve Königsberger Klopse with sauce, garnished with lemon slices. Enjoy your German comfort food!