Baaaaaybeeeeeee! You know what I could go for right now? Some bayerische leberknödel! If you don’t know what that is, let me put you on! It’s basically a meatball made from liver and other delicious ingredients that’ll make you wanna smack yo’ mama!
Check out these mouthwatering leberknödel recipes:
Ingredients:
1 pound of beef liver
2 cups of bread crumbs
2 eggs
1 onion, diced
1 tablespoon of butter
1 teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
1/2 teaspoon of marjoram
1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon of allspice
Instructions:
1. Cook the beef liver until tender, then chop into small pieces.
2. In a frying pan, cook the onions in butter until they’re soft.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the liver, onions, bread crumbs, eggs, and spices.
4. Mix everything together until well combined.
5. Shape the mixture into large, round meatballs.
6. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then add the meatballs.
7. Reduce the heat to low and let the meatballs cook for about 20 minutes or until cooked through.
How to prepare:
1. Serve the leberknödel with mashed potatoes and sauerkraut.
Preparation time:
45 minutes
Servings:
4-6 people
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 430
Carbohydrates: 31 g
Protein: 38 g
Fat: 16 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Cholesterol: 390 mg
Sodium: 1070 mg
Tips:
1. Use fresh bread crumbs instead of store-bought for a better texture.
2. Make sure the liver is cooked all the way through before adding it to the meatball mixture.
FAQs:
Q: Can I use chicken or pork liver instead of beef liver?
A: Yes, you can use any type of liver you like.
Q: Can I freeze leberknödel?
A: Yes, you can freeze them for up to 3 months. Just make sure to let them thaw completely before reheating.
Ingredients:
1 pound of beef liver, trimmed and cut into small pieces
1 onion, diced
2 cups of bread crumbs
2 eggs
1/2 cup of milk
2 tablespoons of butter
1 teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
Instructions:
1. In a frying pan, cook the onions in butter until they’re soft.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the liver, onions, bread crumbs, eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
3. Mix everything together until well combined.
4. Form the mixture into large meatballs.
5. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, then add the meatballs.
6. Reduce the heat to low and let the meatballs cook for about 20 minutes, or until firm and cooked through.
How to prepare:
1. Serve the leberknödel with gravy and mashed potatoes.
Preparation time:
1 hour
Servings:
4-6 people
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 350
Carbohydrates: 37 g
Protein: 20 g
Fat: 13 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Cholesterol: 165 mg
Sodium: 780 mg
Tips:
1. Use a food processor to grind the liver into a paste for a smoother texture.
2. You can also add bacon, parsley, or other herbs to the mixture for extra flavor.
Ingredients:
1/2 pound of beef liver
1/2 pound of ground beef
2 cups of bread crumbs
2 eggs
1 onion, diced
1/4 teaspoon of allspice
1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
1 teaspoon of salt
1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
Instructions:
1. Cook the beef liver until tender, then chop it up into small pieces.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the liver, ground beef, bread crumbs, onions, eggs, and spices.
3. Mix everything together until well combined.
4. Shape the mixture into large, round meatballs.
5. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then add the meatballs.
6. Reduce the heat to low and let the meatballs cook for about 20 minutes or until cooked through.
How to prepare:
1. Serve the leberknödel with mashed potatoes and gravy.
Preparation time:
45 minutes
Servings:
4-6 people
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 320
Carbohydrates: 28 g
Protein: 23 g
Fat: 12 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Cholesterol: 180 mg
Sodium: 980 mg
Tips:
1. Be sure to chop the liver into small pieces so that it mixes well with the other ingredients.
2. You can use beef or chicken broth instead of water to cook the meatballs for extra flavor.
Y’all, my mouth is watering just thinking about all these delicious leberknödel recipes! Do yourself a favor and try them out ASAP. You won’t be disappointed!
