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Dutch Bitterballen with Mustard

Name: Dutch Bitterballen with Mustard
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Dutch
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1/2 lb ground pork; 1 cup breadcrumbs; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 egg; Vegetable oil for frying; 1 cup Dijon mustard

Crispy, deep-fried meatballs served with a tangy mustard sauce, a classic Dutch snack.

30 minutes4 servings

Method

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, pork, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and egg. Mix well.
Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
Fry the meatballs in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per batch.
Drain on paper towels.
Serve warm with Dijon mustard on the side.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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