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Brätklösschen

Cultural Context

Brätklösschen, or German meatballs, have deep roots in German cuisine, often served during festive occasions and family gatherings. Traditionally made with a blend of meats and spices, they showcase the German penchant for hearty, flavorful dishes. Today, variations abound, with each region adding its own twist, making them a beloved comfort food across Germany and beyond.

GermanDEmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
ground meat
onion
bread rolls
milk
egg
parsley
nutmeg
salt
pepper
butter
broth
flour
garlic
lemon zest

ground meat

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, and margarine can be more economical.

bread rolls

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: stale bread

Whole grain bread adds fiber, while stale bread is a cost-effective substitute.

nutmeg

🥗Healthier: cinnamon

💰Cheaper: allspice

Cinnamon provides a different but pleasant flavor, and allspice is often less expensive.

1

Soak bread rolls in milk until softened, about 10 minutes.

2

Finely chop onion and garlic.

3

Sauté onion and garlic in butter until translucent, about 5 minutes.

4

In a large bowl, combine ground meat, soaked bread rolls, sautéed onion and garlic, egg, parsley, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.

5

Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.

6

Form mixture into small balls, about the size of a golf ball.

7

Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat until melted.

8

Add meatballs to the skillet and fry until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

9

Transfer browned meatballs to a pot of simmering broth.

10

Cook meatballs in broth until cooked through, about 15 minutes.

11

Remove meatballs and keep warm.

12

Optional: Thicken broth with flour to create a sauce.

13

Serve meatballs with sauce, garnished with parsley.

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Allergens

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Also Known As

German meatballsBratklösse
Local Name: Brätklösschen

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