Bitterballen (Dutch meatballs) ‘The easy way’

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken provides a leaner option while pork is often less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth retains flavor while being lighter.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while margarine is often cheaper.

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats are a healthier alternative, while crushed crackers can be more economical.

Melt 8 tbsp butter (113g).

Add 1 cup flour while stirring and whisk until thickens and smooth.

Add 500g ground beef, 2 tbsp parsley, 1 diced onion, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, salt, and pepper.

Cook for 10 minutes.

Transfer to a big bowl or tray and cover with cling wrap.

Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.

Make medium size meatballs, wetting hands if the mixture is too sticky.

Prepare to coat the meatballs with flour, eggs with salt, and breadcrumbs.

Heat up 2 inches deep oil.

Fry in batches (6-8 meatballs) at a time until brown.

Serve with mustard.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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