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Bitterballen Recipe
Little bites of savory, beefy goodness are fried up and served with stone-ground mustard to make authentic Dutch Bitterballen.
Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Additional Time
3 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs
Servings: 30 servings
Calories: 95 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Dutch
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 pound cooked beef finely shredded
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cooking until soft and translucent.
- Stir in flour gradually until well combined with the butter, forming a roux. Slowly add beef broth, stirring continuously to prevent lumps, until the mixture thickens.
- Add shredded beef to the roux along with salt, pepper, nutmeg, and parsley. Mix well and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours, until firm.
- Once chilled, shape the mixture into small balls. Dip each ball first in beaten eggs, then roll in breadcrumbs to coat evenly.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 375°F (190°C). Fry the bitterballen in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with your choice of mustard or dipping sauce.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
95kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
32mg
(11%)
Sodium
180mg
(8%)
Potassium
84mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
0.4g
(1%)
Vitamin A
122IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
15mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 30servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 95
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 95kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 180mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 84mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 122IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.