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Dutch Bitterballen with Fried Meatballs and Sauce

Crispy, deep-fried meatballs filled with a rich meat sauce, served with a side of sauce and butter.

30 minutes4 servings
Dutch Bitterballen with Fried Meatballs and Sauce
Photo: Ewan Munro from London, UK · CC BY-SA 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a bowl, mix beef and pork mince with chopped onion, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
  2. Gradually add beef stock while mixing to create a moist mixture.
  3. Form the mixture into small, oval-shaped balls (about 3 cm in size).
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy pan to 180°C (350°F).
  5. Fry the bitterballen until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes.
  6. Drain on paper towels and serve with a side of sauce and a small cup of butter.
  7. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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