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Tender German-style meatballs in a creamy, savory sauce served with buttery mashed potatoes. A comforting and family-friendly classic.

Ingredients

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Meatballs:

  • 500g ground beef/pork mix

  • 1 egg

  • 1 grated onion

  • 1 clove garlic (optional)

  • 2 tbsp mustard

  • ½ cup breadcrumbs or soaked bread

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • Salt & pepper

  • Oil for frying

Cream Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • 2 tbsp flour

  • 1½ cups beef broth

  • ½ cup heavy cream

  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard

  • Fresh parsley

Mashed Potatoes:

  • 800g starchy potatoes

  • 2–3 tbsp butter

  • ½–¾ cup warm milk

  • Salt & pinch of nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Mix all meatball ingredients and form small balls. Brown in skillet, then set aside.

  2. In same skillet, melt butter. Stir in flour, then broth. Add cream and mustard. Simmer.

  3. Return meatballs to sauce. Cover and cook 10 min.

  4. Boil and mash potatoes with butter, milk, nutmeg, and salt.

  5. Serve meatballs over mashed potatoes with plenty of sauce and parsley.

Find it online: https://themomfood.com/hackballchen-in-cremiger-sauce-mit-kartoffelpuree-a-hearty-family-classic/