Brazilian recipe
Creamy Beef Croquettes (Croquete cremoso de carne)
A mouth-watering snack featuring ground beef, mashed potatoes, and requeijão. These croquettes offer a golden, crunchy exterior with a velvety center.
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Ingredients
400g lean ground beef
4 large potatoes
1/2 onion, grated
1 cup fresh parsley and scallions, chopped
4 level tablespoons requeijão cremoso
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
All-purpose flour for shaping
1 egg white
Breadcrumbs for coating
Oil for deep frying
4 large potatoes
1/2 onion, grated
1 cup fresh parsley and scallions, chopped
4 level tablespoons requeijão cremoso
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
All-purpose flour for shaping
1 egg white
Breadcrumbs for coating
Oil for deep frying
Where to find ingredients
You can find all fresh produce and meat at local grocery stores. Requeijão cremoso is a traditional Brazilian creamy cheese spread; if unavailable, a thick cream cheese may be used as a substitute, though the texture and flavor will differ slightly.
Preparation method
- Cook the ground beef in boiling salted water until thoroughly done.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until they are tender.
- Mash the cooked potatoes using a potato ricer to achieve a smooth puree.
- Grate the onion and finely chop the parsley and scallions.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked beef, potato puree, grated onion, chopped herbs, requeijão cremoso, salt, and black pepper.
- Knead the mixture thoroughly until a uniform, consistent dough forms.
- Lightly coat your hands with all-purpose flour and shape the dough into croquettes.
- If the dough feels too sticky, incorporate a small amount of extra flour to help with shaping.
- Dip each croquette into the lightly beaten egg white.
- Roll the croquettes in breadcrumbs, ensuring they are evenly and fully coated.
- Heat a generous amount of oil in a deep pot or skillet.
- Deep-fry the croquettes in the hot oil until they reach a deep golden brown color.
- Remove the croquettes from the oil and drain them on paper towels to remove excess grease.
- Serve the croquettes while they are still hot.
Observations
Creamy beef croquettes are a beloved snack, widely appreciated for their comforting flavor and satisfying texture. This recipe blends savory ground beef with the richness of requeijão and the subtle heartiness of potatoes, creating a perfectly balanced filling. Once fried, the exterior develops a golden crunch that provides a delightful contrast to the soft, creamy interior, making them a centerpiece for any casual gathering.
While making croquettes from scratch takes a little effort, the final result is well worth the time spent in the kitchen. Using accessible ingredients, this recipe yields a classic comfort food that appeals to everyone. Follow these steps to achieve the perfect consistency and golden finish.
While making croquettes from scratch takes a little effort, the final result is well worth the time spent in the kitchen. Using accessible ingredients, this recipe yields a classic comfort food that appeals to everyone. Follow these steps to achieve the perfect consistency and golden finish.
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