Königsberger Klopse – Variation

Ingredients for 3 servings:

• 500 g beef (minced meat)
• 1 large onion(s)
• 1 egg(s)
• 1 tsp salt and pepper
• 2 tbsp breadcrumbs
• 700 ml water
• 400 g sour cream
• 2 tbsp vinegar essence
• 5 bay leaves
• 1 tbsp mustard seeds
• 1 pinch(s) of sugar

Instructions

Working time approx. 15 minutes; Total time approx. 15 minutes

Knead the minced meat with the diced onion, egg, spices, and breadcrumbs thoroughly, then form into 8 large balls. For the sauce, add 700ml of water to a saucepan and mix with the sour cream. Stir in the bay leaves, mustard seeds, and vinegar essence, bring to a boil, and season. Add the meatballs to the sauce and simmer gently for 30 minutes. Thicken the sauce, stir in the sugar, and serve. Serve with boiled potatoes.