German Meatballs Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a bowl, mix together ground meat, onions, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
• STEP 2.Shape the mixture into small meatballs and set aside.
• STEP 3.In a large pot, heat oil and brown the meatballs on all sides.
• STEP 4.Remove the meatballs from the pot and set aside.
• STEP 5.In the same pot, melt butter and saut茅 onions until translucent.
• STEP 6.Add flour and cook for a minute, stirring constantly.
• STEP 7.Gradually whisk in beef broth and bring to a simmer.
• STEP 8.Add the meatballs back to the pot and simmer for about 20 minutes.
• STEP 9.Stir in capers, lemon juice, and cream.
• STEP 10.Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
• STEP 11.Serve the German meatballs with boiled potatoes or egg noodles.

Cooking Tips

• For extra flavor, you can add a splash of white wine to the sauce.
• Make sure to brown the meatballs well before simmering to enhance their flavor.
• If the sauce is too thick, you can thin it out with a little more beef broth or cream.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover German meatballs can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• To reheat, gently warm the meatballs and sauce in a pot over low heat.
• Serve the meatballs with boiled potatoes or egg noodles and garnish with fresh parsley.