Ebru EkşioğluCuisinier de Ligne
18 July 2026 Last updated: 09 September 2026

A German classic, these meatballs are simmered and served with a creamy white sauce studded with capers. The capers’ tang balances the rich sauce and sets this dish apart from other meatballs.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Make the Meatball Mixture

15 min

Mix the ground beef, onion, egg, breadcrumbs, and salt. Shape into small meatballs.

2

Simmer the Meatballs

15 min

Simmer the meatballs in the beef broth over medium heat for 12–15 minutes. Reserve the cooking broth.

3

Make the Sauce

8 min

Melt the butter and cook the flour over low heat for 2 minutes. Slowly add the reserved broth and cook until thickened.

4

Finish the Sauce

5 min

Add the cream, capers, and lemon juice, then return the meatballs to the sauce. Heat over low heat for 5 minutes, then season with salt.

5

Serve

Serve hot with boiled potatoes.

Reminder

Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for 2 days. Reheat over low heat without bringing the sauce to a boil.

Nutritional Values · 1 serving

Values are estimates
420 kcalCalories
26 gProtein
16 gCarbohydrate
28 gFat
1 gFiber
3 gSugar
620 mgSodium
14 gSaturated Fat
Protein 25% Carbohydrate 15% Fat 60%
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