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Bitterballen with White Sauce

Name: Bitterballen with White Sauce
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Dutch
Ingredients: 500g beef mince; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 egg; 100g breadcrumbs; 100g Parmesan cheese, grated; 100ml milk; 100ml white wine; 200ml chicken stock; 2 tbsp flour; 2 tbsp butter; salt and pepper to taste

Crispy deep-fried meatballs served with a creamy white sauce.

40 minutes4 servings

Method

In a bowl, mix beef mince, onion, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper.
Shape the mixture into 20 small balls and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
In a saucepan, melt butter, add flour, and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add milk, white wine, and stock, stirring constantly.
Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 10 minutes. Serve warm with the bitterballen.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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