Netherlands: Bitterballen

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Make start making a roux. Whisk in flour to melted butter in pan and toast until golden brown. Whisk in beef broth till roux is smooth

Step 2

Mix in onions, beef, parsley, nutmeg, salt, and pepper

Step 3

Place mixture in storage container and cool in refrigerator 4 hours to overnight

Step 4

Take cooled beef mixture and form meatballs (to desired size)

Step 5

Coat meatballs with flour

Step 6

Dip flour coated meatballs in to beaten eggs

Step 7

Coat meatballs in breadcrumb mixture

Step 8

Heat frying oil in deep pot or pan to 350F

Step 9

Fry breaded meatballs till golden brown (5-10 minutes)