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Bitterballen

Prep time
180 min
Portions
2
Difficulty
Medium
1347
kcal
Nutrition · Per portion
Carbs
20.4 g
Protein
15.4 g
Fat
136 g
Bitterballen
Ingredients

For 2 portions

  • Butter
    15 g
  • Wheat flour
    15 g
  • Beef broth
    90 ml
  • Beef stew meat 65 g cookedOr: Beef roast
    as needed
  • Parsley
    1 bunch
  • Nutmeg
    1 pinch
  • Eggs
    1 Stk
  • BreadcrumbsOr: Panko
    35 g
  • Sunflower oil 0.25 l for frying
    as needed
  • MustardOr: Dijon mustard
    ¾ tbsp
  • Iodized salt
    ¼ tsp
  • Pepper
    1 pinch
Method

Step by step

  1. 1

    Finely chop beef.

  2. 2

    Melt butter in a pot, stir in flour and toast 2 minutes into a roux.

  3. 3

    Gradually stir in hot broth until a very thick sauce forms.

  4. 4

    Stir in meat, chopped parsley, nutmeg, salt and pepper.

  5. 5

    Spread mass into a flat dish and refrigerate at least 2 hours until firm.

  6. 6

    Form balls from the firm mass.

  7. 7

    Coat balls first in flour, then beaten egg and finally breadcrumbs — repeat for extra crispy crust.

  8. 8

    Heat oil to 180°C and fry bitterballen 3–4 minutes until golden.

  9. 9

    Serve hot with mustard.

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