Bitterballen

8 servings30 min prep20 min cookMedium Netherlands

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Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • 1 lb beef, cooked and finely chopped
  • 1 onion, minced
  • 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
  • 1 cup flour, for dredging
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
  • Oil for deep frying
  • Mustard, for serving

Instructions

  1. 1Sauté onion in butter, then stir in flour to make a roux.
  2. 2Gradually whisk in beef stock, cooking until very thick.
  3. 3Stir in chopped beef and parsley and season well.
  4. 4Spread the mixture in a dish and chill until firm, at least 2 hours.
  5. 5Roll chilled mixture into small balls, then coat in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs.
  6. 6Fry at 350°F until deeply golden and crisp.
  7. 7Serve hot with mustard for dipping.

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