Brazilian recipe
Homemade ground beef croquettes (Bolinho de carne)
Whip up juicy, crispy beef croquettes, the quintessential snack for any occasion. A traditional, straightforward recipe featuring classic Brazilian seasonings.
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Ingredients
2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
1 egg
Vegetable oil for frying
Salt to taste
2 to 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or as needed for binding)
500g ground beef
1/2 onion, finely chopped or grated
Black pepper to taste
1/2 tomato, peeled and chopped (optional)
Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped, to taste
1 egg
Vegetable oil for frying
Salt to taste
2 to 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or as needed for binding)
500g ground beef
1/2 onion, finely chopped or grated
Black pepper to taste
1/2 tomato, peeled and chopped (optional)
Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped, to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find all these ingredients at local grocery stores or neighborhood markets in Belize. Look for fresh produce in the vegetable section and quality ground beef at the local butcher counter. If fresh cilantro is unavailable, flat-leaf parsley is the standard, perfectly acceptable substitute.
Preparation method
- In a large mixing bowl, place the ground beef.
- Add the onion, garlic, tomato (if using), cilantro or parsley, salt, and black pepper to the meat.
- Mix all the seasonings into the meat thoroughly to ensure an even distribution of flavor.
- Add the egg and 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour to the mixture.
- Combine everything well until you have a dough that can be shaped.
- If the mixture is too wet and difficult to handle, add more flour little by little until it is firm enough to shape and no longer sticks to your hands.
- Form the mixture into small balls or slightly flattened patties, keeping them uniform in size to ensure even cooking.
- Heat a generous amount of vegetable oil in a deep pot or heavy-bottomed frying pan over medium heat.
- To check if the oil is hot enough, carefully drop a tiny piece of the mixture into the pan.
- If the piece rises to the surface and bubbles gently, the oil is at the ideal temperature.
- Deep-fry the croquettes over medium heat until they are beautifully golden brown on the outside and cooked through.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan, as this lowers the oil temperature and can affect the final crunch.
- Remove the finished croquettes and drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil before serving.
Observations
Bolinhos de carne are a beloved snack across Brazil, perfectly suited for parties, backyard barbecues, or just a quick savory treat.
This recipe features high-quality ground beef, seasoned with fresh staples like onion, garlic, and cilantro or parsley, ensuring an authentic and robust flavor profile.
The process is simple, resulting in morsels that are tender on the inside and perfectly golden and crunchy on the outside once deep-fried. They make an excellent appetizer or a crowd-pleasing companion to a cold drink.
With clear instructions and pantry-friendly ingredients, you can easily master these savory bites at home.
This recipe features high-quality ground beef, seasoned with fresh staples like onion, garlic, and cilantro or parsley, ensuring an authentic and robust flavor profile.
The process is simple, resulting in morsels that are tender on the inside and perfectly golden and crunchy on the outside once deep-fried. They make an excellent appetizer or a crowd-pleasing companion to a cold drink.
With clear instructions and pantry-friendly ingredients, you can easily master these savory bites at home.
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