Brazilian recipe
Homemade Meat Croquettes: A Simple and Delicious Recipe (Bolinho de carne : receita e)
Whip up juicy, crispy meat croquettes that make for the perfect snack. This straightforward, traditional recipe uses authentic seasonings for a result everyone will love.
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Ingredients
2 to 3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 egg
Oil for deep-frying
Salt to taste
2 to 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour (or as needed to bind)
500g ground beef
1/2 onion, minced or grated
Black pepper to taste
1/2 tomato, seeded and diced (optional)
Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped to taste
1 egg
Oil for deep-frying
Salt to taste
2 to 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour (or as needed to bind)
500g ground beef
1/2 onion, minced or grated
Black pepper to taste
1/2 tomato, seeded and diced (optional)
Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh ground beef, onions, garlic, and herbs at local markets and grocery stores. All-purpose flour and other pantry staples are available in the baking or dry goods aisles of local supermarkets.
Preparation method
- Place the ground beef in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the onion, garlic, tomato (if using), cilantro or parsley, salt, and black pepper to the meat.
- Mix all the seasonings into the meat thoroughly to ensure everything is evenly distributed.
- Add the egg and 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour to the mixture.
- Mix well until the blend reaches a consistency that can be shaped.
- If the mixture is too wet and difficult to handle, add a little more flour gradually until it is pliable and no longer sticks to your hands.
- Shape into small balls or slightly flattened patties, keeping them uniform in size so they fry evenly.
- Heat a generous amount of oil in a deep pot or skillet over medium heat.
- To test if the oil is hot enough, drop a tiny piece of the mixture into the pan.
- If the piece rises to the surface and bubbles gently, the oil is at the ideal temperature.
- Deep-fry the croquettes over medium heat until they are golden brown on the outside and cooked through on the inside.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan, as adding too many at once will drop the oil temperature and ruin the crispiness.
- Remove the fried croquettes and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil before serving.
Observations
Meat croquettes are a beloved staple in Brazilian snack culture, making them an ideal choice for gatherings, barbecues, or just a quick afternoon bite.
This recipe features high-quality ground beef, seasoned with fresh staples like onion, garlic, and fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley, which gives it that characteristic, robust flavor.
Preparation is simple, resulting in croquettes that are succulent on the inside with a satisfying, golden-brown crust once deep-fried. They pair perfectly with an ice-cold drink or as a savory appetizer.
With clear, easy-to-follow steps and basic pantry ingredients, you can effortlessly master these homemade treats in your own kitchen.
This recipe features high-quality ground beef, seasoned with fresh staples like onion, garlic, and fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley, which gives it that characteristic, robust flavor.
Preparation is simple, resulting in croquettes that are succulent on the inside with a satisfying, golden-brown crust once deep-fried. They pair perfectly with an ice-cold drink or as a savory appetizer.
With clear, easy-to-follow steps and basic pantry ingredients, you can effortlessly master these homemade treats in your own kitchen.
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