Dutch-Style Gehaktballen (Meatballs)
Dutch-Style Gehaktballen (Meatballs) are tender, richly seasoned with nutmeg and cloves, and simmered in a tomato-beef broth that turns silky and robust. The onion adds sweetness while the bread and milk keep each bite soft and juicy. Serve for a comforting family dinner alongside mashed or boiled potatoes to soak up the flavorful gravy.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Dutch-Style Gehaktballen (Meatballs), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 26
- Heart Health
- 39
- Metabolic
- 45
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the meatloaf mix in a large mixing bowl; crumble the bread over the meat and knead with your hands to combine. Add the milk and egg to the meat mixture. Knead the onion, nutmeg, cloves, salt, and pepper into the meat mixture until well combined. Shape the mixture into six equal balls.
- 2
Melt the butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the meatballs in the hot butter until browned on all sides, 5 to 10 minutes.
- 3
Stir the water, tomatoes, beef broth, and onion soup mix into the Dutch oven; bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the meatballs are tender and cooked through, about 1 hour.
- Calories 703.82 kcal High 35%
- Protein 28.85 g Good Source 58%
- Carbohydrate 37.03 g 13%
- Total Fat 48.16 g High 62%
- Saturated Fat 23.34 g High 117%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 198.41 mg High 66%
- Sodium 1305.59 mg High 57%
- Dietary Fiber 6.47 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 12.61 g --
- Added Sugars 6.76 g Moderate 14%
- Calcium 133.79 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 2.78 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 694.39 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 282.86 mcg Good Source 31%
- Vitamin C 8.18 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.51 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Dutch Style Gehaktballen (Meatballs) is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef Broth, Diced Tomatoes, Eggs, and Ground Cloves. Each serving provides about 703.82 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Dutch-Style Gehaktballen (Meatballs) made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Broth, Diced Tomatoes, Eggs, Ground Cloves, Ground Pork. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Dutch-Style Gehaktballen (Meatballs)?
- About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 703.82 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Dutch-Style Gehaktballen (Meatballs) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Dutch-Style Gehaktballen (Meatballs) healthy?
- Dutch-Style Gehaktballen (Meatballs) has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 703.82 calories and 28.85 g of protein, or 58% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1305.59 mg (57% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 23.34 g (117% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 6.76 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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