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Gehaktbal

Gehaktbal/kheh-HAKT-bal/
Also known as: Dutch Meatball
Gehaktbal
About this dish

A large, savory Dutch meatball braised in a rich gravy, served with potatoes.

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Ingredients
🥩500g ground beef
🍞1 slice bread, soaked
🥚1 egg
🫙1 cup beef stock, for gravy
Method
Serves 2
1
Mix ground beef with soaked bread, egg, and seasoning.
2
Shape into large balls.
3
Brown the meatballs on all sides in a pan.
4
Add stock and simmer, covered, for about 30 minutes.
5
Serve with gravy, mashed potato, and vegetables.
✓ What Makes it Authentic

Gehaktballen are a Dutch home-cooking staple, typically much larger than Italian-style meatballs.

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