How to Make Gehakt Ballen (Dutch Meatballs) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Gehakt Ballen, or Dutch meatballs, are a classic and beloved dish in the Netherlands. These hearty and flavorful meatballs are made with a mixture of ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, and a variety of seasonings. They are then pan-fried to perfection and simmered in a rich and savory gravy. Gehakt Ballen are the epitome of comfort food, and are often served with mashed potatoes, vegetables, and a dollop of tangy mustard on the side.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground meatloaf mix (beef, pork veal)
  • 4 slices white bread
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup butter
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
  • 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Place meatloaf mix in a large mixing bowl; crumble bread over meat and knead with hands to combine. Add milk and egg to meat mixture. Knead onion, nutmeg, cloves, salt, and pepper into meat mixture until well-combined. Form mixture into six equal-sized balls.
  • Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook and stir meatballs in hot butter until browned on all sides, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir water, tomatoes, beef broth, and onion soup mix into Dutch oven; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until meatballs are tender and cooked through, about 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    524 cal.

    • Total Fat: 37g
    • Saturated Fat: 20g
    • Cholesterol: 169mg
    • Sodium: 1548mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 143mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 296mg