Bitterballen Dutch Fried Meatballs

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.

In a large skillet melt the butter over medium heat.

Add flour, a little at a time, whisking it until it transforms into a thick roux.

Slowly whisk in the beef broth until smooth and velvety.

Simmer the gravy for a few minutes then add parsley, onion, and ground beef.

Stir and season with the salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

Transfer the beef mixture to a container and refrigerate for several hours until solidified.

Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

Shape the meat mixture into 1 inch meatballs and place them on one of the prepared baking sheets.

Roll the balls first through flour, then eggs, then finally bread crumbs.

Place these meatballs on the other prepared baking sheet and refrigerate until ready to deep fry.

In a large Dutch oven, wok or deep fryer, add vegetable oil and heat to 375 F degrees.

Fry the bitterballen 6 at a time until golden brown, approximately 4 to 5 minutes.

Serve hot with your favourite mustard for dipping.

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