Dutch Meatballs with Gravy
Dutch meatballs with gravy are made from ground meat mixed with spices, then cooked in a rich gravy. This classic recipe is simple yet flavorful.These meatballs fit low-carb or keto diets, if low-carb breadcrumbs are used.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground meat (half beefhalf pork)
- 4 tablespoons breadcrumbs
- 1 medium-sized egg
- 1 small onionchopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flourfor coating
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1½ cups beef stock
Instructions
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Combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, chopped onion, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and mustard. Gently knead the mixture until everything is well combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the meat tender.
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Shape the mixture into 4-5 evenly-sized meatballs.
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Roll each meatball in flour until lightly coated, shaking off any excess.
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Place the coated meatballs in the fridge for 30 minutes. This helps
bind the ingredients and prevents them from falling apart during cooking. -
In a large skillet, heat the butter and oil. Add the meatballs and cook for about 10 minutes, turning regularly so they brown evenly on all sides. Keep the heat at a moderate level, allowing the meatballs to brown slowly. Try not to pierce them or they will lose their juices.
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After browning, add 1½ cups of beef stock to the skillet. Cover with a lid and let the meatballs simmer for about 20 minutes, turning them occasionally.
Using a meat thermometer ensures your meatballs are cooked through but still tender. -
If the gravy needs thickening, you can mix in a little flour. And adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
Leftover meatballs can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.To reheat, gently warm them in a covered skillet over low heat with a little extra gravy or water, or microwave until heated through.
Nutrition
Per serving (1)
- Calories
- 501 kcal
- Carbs
- 11 g
- Protein
- 36 g
- Fat
- 34 g
- Fiber
- 1 g
- Sugar
- 2 g
- Sodium
- 699 mg
Recipe by Deborah Green
Recipe from https://dishfullofmemories.com/traditional-dutch-meatballs-with-gravy/