Bitterballen

Ingredients12

• cooked beef250 g
• butter40 g
• onion1
• plain flour40 g
• beef stock350 ml
• fresh parsley2 tbsp
• nutmeg1 pinch
• salt1 tsp
• black pepper1/2 tsp
• eggs2
• breadcrumbs100 g
• vegetable oil500 ml

Method

1. Finely chop the beef and onion, and chop the parsley.
2. Melt the butter, soften the onion, stir in the flour, then gradually add the stock to make a thick sauce.
3. Stir in the beef, parsley, nutmeg, salt and pepper, and simmer until very thick.
4. Spread the mixture in a dish and chill until firm, about 1 hour.
5. Shape into small balls, coat in beaten egg, then breadcrumbs.
6. Deep-fry in oil at 180°C until golden, then drain.
7. Serve hot with sharp mustard.