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Homemade Bitterballen

5 from 3 votes
A Dutch snack that is packed with flavour and a delicious honey mustard dip!

Ingredients
  

For The Bitterballen
  • * 1 pound beef brisket finely shredded
  • * 1 cup beef broth
  • * 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • * 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • * 1 small onion finely chopped
  • * 2 cloves garlic minced
  • * 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • * Salt and black pepper to taste
  • * 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
For The Breading
  • * 3 eggs beaten
  • * 1 cup fine breadcrumbs
  • * 2 tablespoons milk
  • * Oil for frying
For The Honey Mustard Dip
  • * 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • * 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • * 1 teaspoon honey
  • * Pinch of salt

Method
 

Instructions For Bitterballen
  1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cooking until soft and translucent.
  2. Gradually stir in flour to form a roux. Slowly add beef broth, stirring continuously to prevent lumps, until the mixture thickens.
  3. Add shredded beef, nutmeg, salt, pepper, and parsley. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
  4. Refrigerate the mixture for at least 3 hours until firm.
  5. Shape the chilled mixture into small balls (about 1 tablespoon each).
  6. In a small bowl, whisk eggs and milk together.
  7. Dip each ball into the egg mixture, then roll in breadcrumbs to coat evenly.
  8. Refrigerate the breaded balls for 1 hour.
  9. Heat oil in a deep fryer or pot to 350°F (175°C).
  10. Fry the Bitterballen in small batches for 3-5 minutes, or until golden brown.
  11. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Instructions For The Honey Mustard Dip
  1. Mix all ingredients in a small bowl until well combined.
  2. Serve alongside the hot Bitterballen.

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