Brazilian recipe
Beef Croquettes (Croquete de carne)
Learn how to make beef croquettes that are crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. Perfect as an appetizer, this traditional Brazilian recipe is a crowd-pleaser.
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Ingredients
2 cups milk
4 tbsp mayonnaise
2 cups all-purpose flour
Salt to taste
Chopped spring onions and parsley to taste
500 g ground beef
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 small onion, diced
2 eggs, for coating
Breadcrumbs, for coating
Vegetable oil, for frying
4 tbsp mayonnaise
2 cups all-purpose flour
Salt to taste
Chopped spring onions and parsley to taste
500 g ground beef
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 small onion, diced
2 eggs, for coating
Breadcrumbs, for coating
Vegetable oil, for frying
Where to find ingredients
Look for the ingredients in the supermarket dairy section, baking aisle, meat section, and fresh produce section. For the breadcrumbs and oil, check the pantry and cooking oil aisle; substitute local breadcrumbs only if needed.
Preparation method
- In a saucepan, mix the milk, mayonnaise, salt, and spring onions and parsley.
- Bring to medium heat and let it come to a boil.
- When the mixture starts boiling, add the all-purpose flour little by little, stirring constantly.
- Keep cooking and stirring until the dough completely pulls away from the bottom of the pan, forming a smooth mass.
- Remove the dough from the pan and spread it on 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 beef is cooked through and there is no excess liquid.
- Let the beef sauté cool slightly.
- Incorporate the sautéed ground beef into the already cooled croquette dough and mix well until the ingredients are fully combined.
- Shape the croquettes into the desired form.
- Prepare a breading station: beat the eggs in one bowl and place the breadcrumbs in another.
- Coat each croquette first in the beaten egg, then in the breadcrumbs, making sure they are well covered.
- Heat plenty of vegetable oil in a deep pot or fryer.
- Fry the croquettes in hot oil until 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
Croquete de carne is a popular Brazilian snack, ideal for nibbling at parties, get-togethers, or simply as a special merienda. Its mix of a crisp shell and a flavorful filling of sautéed ground beef makes it an irresistible and easy snack to prepare.
This recipe walks you through each step to achieve perfect croquettes, making sure the dough stays 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 achieve perfect croquettes, making sure the dough stays 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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