Klops
4 servings
150 minutes
Kloß is a traditional dish of German cuisine with a rich history. Its roots trace back to ancient village recipes where housewives used available ingredients to create nutritious and aromatic meals. The combination of tender pieces of beef soaked in spices and breadcrumbs creates a unique texture and flavor. The dish is cooked slowly to make the meat tender and allow the aroma to penetrate every layer. The fried crust adds an appetizing crunch, while the rich broth provides juiciness. Kloß pairs perfectly with potatoes or fried mushrooms, turning every meal into a cozy delight. It is an excellent dish for family dinners filled with home warmth and European gastronomic traditions.
1
Cut the beef into thin slices, place each slice in a plastic bag and pound to reduce thickness by half. Then rub the meat with salt and lightly dust with flour. Fry in a pan greased with melted butter on both sides until golden brown.
- Beef: 700 g
- Salt: to taste
- Wheat flour: 1 tablespoon
2
Grind the dry bread in a blender or grate it. Fry the onion in melted butter until soft. Mix the bread, onion, and pepper.
- Stale rye bread: 120 g
- Onion: 2 pieces
- Ground black pepper: to taste
3
Layer meat and onion in a ceramic dish. Pour miso or beef broth over it all.
- Beef: 700 g
- Onion: 2 pieces
- Bouillon: 1 glass
4
Cover with a lid and place in the oven for 2.5 hours. Cook for 1.5 hours at 180 degrees and the remaining hour at 150 degrees.
5
It can be served with potatoes or fried mushrooms.