These traditional Eastern European meatballs, known as Klopsk, offer a comforting and hearty meal perfect for family dinners. The beef is kept exceptionally tender by soaking bread in milk and folding in beaten egg whites, creating a light texture that contrasts beautifully with the rich, savory sauce. Simmered in a luxurious blend of sour cream and sauted mushrooms, every bite is infused with aromatic dill and tarragon. This dish is an excellent choice for cold evenings or when you crave classic home-style cooking. Serve alongside boiled potatoes or egg noodles to soak up the delicious sauce. Its a simple yet elegant recipe that brings warmth and nostalgia to your table.
Klopsk W Smietanie (Meatballs With Sour Cream
Description
These traditional Eastern European meatballs, known as Klopsk, offer a comforting and hearty meal perfect for family dinners. The beef is kept exceptionally tender by soaking bread in milk and folding in beaten egg whites, creating a light texture that contrasts beautifully with the rich, savory sauce. Simmered in a luxurious blend of sour cream and sauted mushrooms, every bite is infused with aromatic dill and tarragon. This dish is an excellent choice for cold evenings or when you crave classic home-style cooking. Serve alongside boiled potatoes or egg noodles to soak up the delicious sauce. Its a simple yet elegant recipe that brings warmth and nostalgia to your table.Ingredients
Directions
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Cut crusts from bread slices and saturate the bread in milk in a small bowl.
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In a large skillet, saut the minced onion in 1/4 cup butter over medium heat until soft.
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In a large bowl, combine ground beef, lightly beaten egg yolks, the soaked bread mixture, sauted onions, dill, tarragon, salt, and pepper.
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Beat the 2 egg whites in a separate bowl until they hold soft peaks, then gently fold them into the beef mixture.
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Form the beef mixture into small meatballs and lightly sprinkle them with flour.
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Brown the meatballs in a large skillet with a little oil or butter over medium heat.
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In a separate skillet, saut the sliced mushrooms in 3 tablespoons of butter until browned.
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Add the browned mushrooms to the skillet with the meatballs.
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Stir in the sour cream, ensuring the meatballs are well-coated.
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Cover the skillet partially and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 969.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 49.9g77%
- Saturated Fat 22.2g111%
- Cholesterol 210.1mg71%
- Sodium 770.5mg33%
- Total Carbohydrate 53.6g18%
- Dietary Fiber 3.2g13%
- Sugars 8.1g
- Protein 69.9g140%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
The bread and milk mixture helps keep the meatballs moist and tender. Ensure the bread is fully saturated but not swimming in excess milk.
Do not boil the sour cream sauce vigorously, as it may curdle. Keep the heat low during simmering.
For a thicker sauce, you can mix a tablespoon of flour with the sour cream before adding it to the pan.
These meatballs freeze well. Allow them to cool completely, then store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
