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Creamy chicken meatballs in a rich white sauce with capers and herbs.

German Meatballs

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine German
Servings 4 servings
Calories 716 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 pound ground pork
  • 3/4 cup unseasoned dry breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped (plus more for garnish)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 4 1/4 cups beef broth
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons capers drained
  • 3 tablespoons sour cream

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, chopped parsley, Worcestershire, and onion. Mix well. Beat the egg with the milk and add to the meat mixture, combining thoroughly.
    Freshly prepared ingredient mixture for homemade meatballs with breadcrumbs, onions, herbs, ketchup, and seasonings.
  • Using your hands, form the meatball mixture into small balls, about 1-inch wide.
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides.
    Juicy homemade meatballs cooking in a black skillet with herbs and seasoning.
  • Remove the meatballs from the skillet. In the same skillet, add flour to the remaining butter and stir to make a roux. Gradually add beef broth, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens.
    Creamy mustard sauce being whisked in a skillet with meatball ingredients in the background.
  • Return the meatballs to the skillet, add capers, and simmer for 25 minutes. Add more broth while cooking if the sauce becomes thick.
  • Just before serving, stir in the sour cream. Avoid boiling after adding sour cream to prevent curdling. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley for garnish.

Nutrition

Calories: 716kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 38gFat: 51gSaturated Fat: 23gSodium: 1928mgFiber: 2g
Keyword German Meatballs
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