Brazilian recipe
Ground Beef Croquettes (Croquete de carne)
Master the art of making crispy, savory ground beef croquettes. Perfect as an appetizer, this classic snack is always a crowd-pleaser.
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Ingredients
2 cups of milk
4 tablespoons of mayonnaise
2 cups of all-purpose flour
Salt to taste
Chopped green onions to taste
500 g of ground beef
2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
1 small onion, diced
2 eggs (for breading)
Breadcrumbs (for breading)
Vegetable oil for deep frying
4 tablespoons of mayonnaise
2 cups of all-purpose flour
Salt to taste
Chopped green onions to taste
500 g of ground beef
2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
1 small onion, diced
2 eggs (for breading)
Breadcrumbs (for breading)
Vegetable oil for deep frying
Where to find ingredients
Find these ingredients at local neighborhood grocery stores, supermarkets, or municipal markets. For a substitute for fresh green onions, you may use finely chopped chives or parsley. Breadcrumbs can be purchased or made by toasting and crushing stale bread.
Preparation method
- In a pot, combine the milk, mayonnaise, salt, and green onions.
- Place over medium heat and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, gradually add the all-purpose flour while stirring constantly.
- Continue cooking and stirring until the dough pulls away completely from the bottom of the pot, forming a homogeneous block.
- Remove the dough from the pot and spread it over a clean, cool surface, such as a marble slab or countertop, to cool down.
- In a separate pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Sauté the diced onion in the oil until golden.
- Add the ground beef and salt, cooking thoroughly until the meat is browned and without excess liquid.
- Let the beef mixture cool slightly.
- Incorporate the cooled ground beef into the cooled dough and mix well until the ingredients are completely combined.
- Shape the dough into croquettes as desired.
- Prepare a breading station: beat the eggs in one bowl and place the breadcrumbs in another.
- Dip each croquette first into the beaten eggs and then into the breadcrumbs, ensuring they are well coated.
- Heat plenty of vegetable oil in a deep pot or deep fryer.
- Fry the croquettes in the hot oil until they are golden and crispy.
- Remove the croquettes with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve the croquettes hot as an appetizer.
Observations
The ground beef croquette is a highly popular Brazilian savory snack, ideal for parties, gatherings, or simply as a special treat. Its perfect combination of a golden, crunchy exterior and a flavorful, well-seasoned ground beef filling makes it an irresistible and practical snack to prepare.
This recipe provides a step-by-step guide to achieving the perfect croquette, ensuring a smooth dough and a savory filling. Follow these instructions to create an appetizer that is sure to be a hit with friends and family.
This recipe provides a step-by-step guide to achieving the perfect croquette, ensuring a smooth dough and a savory filling. Follow these instructions to create an appetizer that is sure to be a hit with friends and family.
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