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Traditional Dutch Bitterballen with Gravy

Crispy Dutch bitterballen served with a rich meat gravy, a popular bar snack.

50 minutes8 servings
Traditional Dutch Bitterballen with Gravy
Photo: www.snack-nieuws.nl · CC BY 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Combine ground beef, chopped onion, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, and milk in a bowl.
  2. Form into small balls and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  3. Dredge in flour and deep-fry until golden brown.
  4. In a separate pot, cook onion and garlic, then add beef broth to make a gravy.
  5. Serve the bitterballen with the warm gravy.
  6. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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