Brazilian recipe
Creamy Beef Croquettes (Croquete cremoso de carne)
A savory, crispy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside snack made with ground beef, potatoes, and requeijão.
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Ingredients
400 g lean ground beef
4 large potatoes
1/2 grated onion
1 cup chopped fresh parsley and scallions
4 level tablespoons requeijão cremoso
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Wheat flour for shaping
1 egg white
Breadcrumbs for coating
Oil for deep frying
4 large potatoes
1/2 grated onion
1 cup chopped fresh parsley and scallions
4 level tablespoons requeijão cremoso
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Wheat flour for shaping
1 egg white
Breadcrumbs for coating
Oil for deep frying
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh produce and meat at local markets; requeijão is a specific Brazilian cream cheese, often found at international food stores. Substitute with a thick, spreadable cream cheese if unavailable.
Preparation method
- Cook the ground beef in salted water until thoroughly cooked
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender
- Mash the cooked potatoes using a potato masher to create a smooth puree
- Grate the onion and finely chop the fresh herbs
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked beef, potato puree, grated onion, herbs, requeijão, salt, and pepper
- Knead all ingredients well until you achieve a homogeneous dough
- Lightly dust your hands with wheat flour and shape the mixture into individual croquettes
- If necessary, add a little more wheat flour to the dough to make shaping easier
- Dip each croquette into the lightly beaten egg white
- Roll the croquettes in the breadcrumbs until completely and evenly coated
- Heat plenty of oil in a deep pot
- Fry the croquettes in the hot oil until golden brown
- Remove the fried croquettes and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil
- Serve the croquettes while still hot
Observations
Creamy beef croquettes are a popular and flavorful appetizer, perfect for snacks or gatherings. This recipe combines the succulence of ground beef with the creaminess of requeijão and the lightness of potatoes, creating an irresistible texture. The crispy golden crust, achieved through frying, provides a wonderful contrast to the soft, savory center, making them a crowd favorite at any table.
While making homemade croquettes might seem like a project, the final result is well worth the effort. The combination of simple, fresh ingredients creates a comforting bite that appeals to all palates. Follow these steps to achieve the perfect golden finish.
While making homemade croquettes might seem like a project, the final result is well worth the effort. The combination of simple, fresh ingredients creates a comforting bite that appeals to all palates. Follow these steps to achieve the perfect golden finish.
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