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– Introduction
– Ingredients
– Instructions
Introduction:
Meatballs are a classic dish that can be found all over the world, but nothing beats a homemade Dutch gehaktbal. The perfect mixture of beef, breadcrumbs, and spices creates a tender and flavorful meatball that’s perfect for dinner. Today, I’m going to share with you my family’s traditional gehaktbal recipe that’s been passed down for generations. I’ve added a few of my own tricks to make it even better, so let’s get started.
Ingredients:
– 1 pound of ground beef
– 1 cup of breadcrumbs
– 1 egg
– 1 teaspoon of salt
– 1 teaspoon of paprika
– 1 teaspoon of onion powder
– 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
– 1 tablespoon of mustard
– 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
– 2 tablespoons of butter
– 1 cup of beef broth
– 1 tablespoon of flour
Instructions:
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder.
2. Mix all the ingredients until well combined.
3. Add the mustard and Worcestershire sauce to the mixture and knead it with your hands until everything is evenly distributed.
4. Divide the mixture into six equal portions and shape each portion into a ball.
5. In a pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
6. Add the meatballs to the pan and cook them for about 8 minutes, turning them every two minutes until they’re browned on all sides.
7. Once the meatballs are browned, remove them from the pan and set them aside on a plate.
8. Add a tablespoon of flour to the pan and whisk it into the butter.
9. Slowly pour the beef broth into the pan and whisk it together with the flour and butter.
10. Once the mixture has thickened, add the meatballs back to the pan and spoon the sauce over them.
11. Reduce the heat and let the meatballs simmer in the sauce for 10-15 minutes.
Personal Introduction:
Growing up in a Dutch household meant that we often had gehaktbal for dinner. My mother would make it the same way her mother did, and it was always a comforting and delicious meal. As I got older, I started experimenting with the recipe, adding different spices and ingredients to make it even better.
One of the best tricks I’ve learned is to use a combination of beef broth and flour to make the gravy. This gives it a thick and rich texture that’s perfect for spooning over the meatballs. Another tip is to make sure you’re using fresh breadcrumbs instead of store-bought. This will give the gehaktbal a lighter and fluffier texture that’s sure to impress.
So, there you have it – the perfect traditional gehaktbal recipe. I hope you enjoy making it as much as I do, and don’t be afraid to add your own twists to make it your own. Serve it with mashed potatoes and green beans for a classic Dutch meal that’s sure to please.