📍 Where this dish comes from: Kraków · Wawel Castle
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Klopsiki are Poland’s answer to the meatball, usually made from a mix of beef and pork and simmered in a sauce rather than fried and sauced separately. The dill sour cream sauce here is a genuine classic, bright and rich at the same time.
What You’ll Need
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 380kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1 small onion grated
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2 cups beef or chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine ground beef, ground pork, grated onion, egg, almond flour, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape into 1 1/2-inch meatballs.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides, about 6–8 minutes total. Remove and set aside.
- Add broth to the skillet, scraping up any browned bits.
- Return meatballs to the skillet, cover, and simmer 15–18 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove meatballs. Temper sour cream with a ladle of hot liquid, then whisk it into the skillet.
- Return meatballs to the sauce and warm through without boiling.
- Top with fresh dill and serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 380kcal | Protein: 28g | Fat: 27g | Fiber: 1g
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Health Benefits
- A combination of beef and pork provides complete protein along with iron and zinc.
- Almond flour adds vitamin E and healthy fats in place of refined breadcrumbs.
- Fresh dill adds a bright, herbaceous quality along with trace antioxidant compounds.
Pairs Well With
- Polish Buraczki, Braised Beetroot Side
- Polish Kapusta Zasmażana, Braised Cabbage