Dairy & Nut-Free Bitterballen (Dutch Meatballs)

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef
• 1 cup Vegetable broth
• 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 4 tablespoons Plant-based butter
• 0.5 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 1 large Egg
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs (check label for allergens)
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 3 cups Vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions

1. 1In a saucepan, melt plant-based butter over medium heat. Sauté onion until softened.
2. 2Add flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
3. 3Gradually whisk in vegetable broth until smooth. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
4. 4Stir in ground beef, mustard, salt, and pepper. Cook until beef is browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
5. 5Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Stir in the egg.
6. 6Form the mixture into small balls. Roll each ball in breadcrumbs.
7. 7Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
8. 8Fry the bitterballen in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
9. 9Serve hot with extra mustard.

Substitutions

Related Guides