Dutch Meatballs (Bitterballen)

Name: Dutch Meatballs (Bitterballen)
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 8 tablespoon butter (unsalted (1 stick)); 1 cup all-purpose flour; 3 cups beef broth; 2 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped); 1 small onion (minced); 1 pound ground beef; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; ¼ teaspoon nutmeg; ½ cup all-purpose flour; 3 eggs (beaten); 1 cup breadcrumbs; vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions

Prep:45minCook:1h

Dutch Meatballs (Bitterballen) are a classic Dutch bar snack. Bitterballen, one of Holland's favorite snacks, are bite-size beef and gravy croquettes usually served along with beer.

Updated at: Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:03:05 GMT