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Battered Meatballs with Broth and Milk Soak

Name: Battered Meatballs with Broth and Milk Soak
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Dutch
Ingredients: 500g ground beef; 200g ground pork; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup beef broth; 1/4 cup milk; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 egg; 1 cup breadcrumbs; Vegetable oil for frying

Crispy, deep-fried meatballs filled with a rich meat sauce, a traditional Dutch bar snack.

40 minutes4 servings

Method

In a bowl, mix the ground beef and pork with the onion, garlic, flour, broth, milk, salt, pepper, and egg.
Chill the mixture for 30 minutes.
Form the mixture into 20-25 small balls.
Dredge each ball in breadcrumbs.
Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 180°C (350°F).
Fry the bitterballen until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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