Hutspot with Gehaktballen Dutch Carrot Mash and Meatballs
Dutch winter comfort: a sweet mash of potato, carrot and onion with nutmeg meatballs and a spoonful of gravy.
- Time1 hr
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.73 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the potatoes, carrots and onions in one large pan, cover with salted water and boil for 25 minutes until everything is very soft.
25 min - 2
Mix the mince, egg, breadcrumbs, the 0.5 tsp nutmeg and the salt with your hands. Shape into 12 balls.
- 3
Heat the oil and 25 g butter in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Brown the meatballs for 8 minutes, turning, until deep golden all over.
8 min - 4
Pour the stock into the pan, cover and simmer for 10 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through. Stir the cornflour into the water, add to the pan and bubble for 2 minutes into a light gravy.
12 min - 5
Drain the vegetables, keeping a little cooking water. Mash with the 40 g butter, milk and the 0.25 tsp nutmeg to a rough, creamy mash, adding a splash of the water if needed.
- 6
Serve the mash in a mound with a hollow in the middle, with the meatballs and gravy spooned in.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.