Brazilian recipe
Homemade Meat Croquettes (Croquete de carne)
Learn how to make meat croquettes that are crispy on the outside and tender inside. Perfect as an appetizer, this traditional Brazilian recipe is sure to please.
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Ingredients
2 cups milk
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 cups all-purpose flour
Salt to taste
Chopped green herbs to taste
500 g ground beef
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small onion, diced
2 eggs (for breading)
Breadcrumbs (for breading)
Vegetable oil for frying
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 cups all-purpose flour
Salt to taste
Chopped green herbs to taste
500 g ground beef
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small onion, diced
2 eggs (for breading)
Breadcrumbs (for breading)
Vegetable oil for frying
Where to find ingredients
Find the ingredients in the dairy aisle, bakery section, produce section, meat counter, and cooking oil aisle at your local supermarket; substitutes may be used only if needed, with the original ingredient kept as the ideal choice.
Preparation method
- In a saucepan, combine the milk, mayonnaise, salt, and green herbs.
- Bring to medium heat and let it come to a boil.
- Once the mixture starts boiling, add the flour little by little, stirring constantly.
- Keep cooking and stirring until the dough completely pulls away from the bottom of the pan and forms a smooth mass.
- Remove the dough from the pan and spread it over a clean, cool surface (such as marble or a countertop) to cool.
- In another pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Brown the chopped onion in the oil.
- Add the ground beef and salt, sautéing well until the meat is cooked through and any excess liquid has evaporated.
- Let the beef mixture cool slightly.
- Fold the sautéed ground beef into the cooled croquette dough and mix well until the ingredients are fully combined.
- Shape the croquettes into the desired form.
- Set up a breading station: beat the eggs in one bowl and place the breadcrumbs in another.
- Coat each croquette first in the beaten egg and then in the breadcrumbs, making sure they are fully covered.
- Heat plenty of vegetable oil in a deep pot or fryer.
- Fry the croquettes in 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
Meat croquettes are a very popular Brazilian savory snack, ideal for munching at parties, gatherings, or simply as a special snack. Their combination of a crispy shell and a flavorful filling of sautéed ground beef makes them an irresistible and practical bite to prepare.
This recipe walks you through each step to get perfect croquettes, ensuring the dough is smooth and the filling is well seasoned. Follow the instructions to make a delicious appetizer that is sure to be a hit with friends and family.
This recipe walks you through each step to get perfect croquettes, ensuring the dough is smooth and the filling is well seasoned. Follow the instructions to make a delicious appetizer that is sure to be a hit with friends and family.
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