Gehaktbal — Print Recipe — The Culinary Codex

A large, tender beef meatball braised in rich brown gravy — a Dutch grandma classic served with potatoes and vegetables.

Ingredients

1 Mix ground beef with egg, breadcrumbs, grated onion, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Shape into 4 large balls.
2 Brown meatballs in butter on all sides in a hot skillet. Remove.
3 Add flour to the pan drippings, stir 2 min to make a roux.
4 Gradually whisk in beef broth. Add soy sauce and a splash of vinegar. Bring to a simmer.
5 Return meatballs to the gravy. Cover and braise on low heat for 25 min, turning once.
6 Serve with the gravy spooned over boiled potatoes and steamed vegetables.

Did You Know?

In the Netherlands, the quality of a grandmother's gehaktbal is a matter of serious family pride and heated debate.