Fleischkuechle (Flesh-Keek-Luh)
Crispy dumplings filled with well-seasoned ground beef—an adored dish in Germany. With German heritage in my family, my grandfather passed down the secret recipe to me. While it may sound unconventional, don't hesitate to try it; I assure you that your loved ones will savor every bite!
Ingredients
- 6 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 8 ounces extra lean ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 quart oil for deep frying
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix together the ground beef, onion, salt and pepper until well blended. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, stir together the flour and salt. Pour in the eggs and milk, and stir until well blended using a sturdy spoon. Form the dough into 2 inch balls, and roll out into circles 1/4 inch thick on a floured surface.
- Form the beef into golf ball sized balls, and place each one onto one half of a dough circle. Fold the other halves of the circles over to enclose the dough. Seal the edges using a saucer or pressing with your fingers.
- Heat the oil in a deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C), or over medium-high heat in a large deep skillet. Fry the Keuchle until golden brown, turning once. It should take about 10 minutes total for each batch.
Nutrition
Calories: 1131kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 16gFat: 92gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 755mgPotassium: 188mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 79mgIron: 4mg
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