Brazilian recipe
Easy Homemade Creamy Beef Croquettes
Recipe for creamy ground beef croquettes with potato and cream cheese spread. Delicious and crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside. Ideal for snacking.
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Ingredients
400 g lean ground beef
4 large potatoes
1/2 grated onion
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro and parsley
4 level tablespoons creamy cheese spread
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
All-purpose flour for shaping
1 egg white
Breadcrumbs for coating
Oil for frying
4 large potatoes
1/2 grated onion
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro and parsley
4 level tablespoons creamy cheese spread
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
All-purpose flour for shaping
1 egg white
Breadcrumbs for coating
Oil for frying
Where to find ingredients
Ground beef can be found in the meat section of any supermarket or butcher shop. Potatoes and onions are staple vegetables available in the produce section of all grocery stores. Fresh cilantro and parsley are typically found in the herb section of larger supermarkets or at fresh markets. Creamy cheese spread is widely available in the dairy or cheese aisle of supermarkets. All-purpose flour, salt, pepper, egg whites, and breadcrumbs are pantry staples found in most supermarkets. Vegetable oil for frying is available in the cooking oil aisle of supermarkets.
Preparation method
- Cook the ground beef in salted water until fully cooked
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender
- Mash the cooked potatoes with a masher, forming a puree
- Grate the onion and chop the cilantro and parsley
- In a bowl, mix the cooked and shredded beef with the potato puree, grated onion, chopped cilantro and parsley, creamy cheese spread, salt, and black pepper
- Knead all ingredients well until a homogeneous dough is obtained
- Lightly wet your hands with all-purpose flour and shape the croquettes as desired
- If necessary, add more all-purpose flour to the dough to facilitate shaping
- Dip each croquette in the beaten egg white
- Then, coat the croquettes in breadcrumbs, covering them completely
- Heat plenty of oil in a pan
- Fry the croquettes in hot oil until golden brown
- Remove the fried croquettes and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil
- Serve the croquettes hot
Observations
Creamy beef croquettes are a popular and flavorful snack, perfect for lunches or appetizers. This recipe combines the juiciness of ground beef with the creaminess of cream cheese spread and the lightness of potato, resulting in an irresistible texture. The crunchy crust, obtained after frying, contrasts wonderfully with the soft filling, making it a favorite at gatherings and parties.
Preparing homemade croquettes may seem laborious, but the final result is worth it. The combination of simple ingredients results in a comforting snack that is easy to please all palates. Follow the steps for a perfect croquette.
Preparing homemade croquettes may seem laborious, but the final result is worth it. The combination of simple ingredients results in a comforting snack that is easy to please all palates. Follow the steps for a perfect croquette.
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