Brazilian recipe
Beef Croquettes (Croquete de carne)
Learn how to make beef croquettes that are crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. Perfect as an appetiser, this traditional Brazilian recipe pleases everyone.
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Ingredients
2 cups milk
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 cups all-purpose flour
Salt to taste
Chopped scallions and parsley to taste
500 g ground beef
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small onion, diced
2 eggs, for coating
Breadcrumbs, for coating
Vegetable oil for frying
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 cups all-purpose flour
Salt to taste
Chopped scallions and parsley to taste
500 g ground beef
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small onion, diced
2 eggs, for coating
Breadcrumbs, for coating
Vegetable oil for frying
Where to find ingredients
Find the ingredients at local supermarkets, the fresh produce section, the meat counter, and the baking aisle. If needed, breadcrumbs can be replaced with plain dried breadcrumbs sold for coating.
Preparation method
- In a saucepan, mix the milk, mayonnaise, salt, and scallions and parsley.
- Bring to a medium heat and let it come to a boil.
- Once the mixture starts boiling, add the all-purpose flour little by little, stirring constantly.
- Keep cooking and stirring until the dough pulls away completely from the bottom of the pan, forming 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 diced onion in the oil.
- Add the ground beef and salt, sautéing well until the meat is cooked through and there is no excess liquid.
- Let the beef filling 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.
- Dip each croquette first in the beaten egg and then in the breadcrumbs, making sure they are well coated.
- Heat plenty of vegetable oil in a deep pan 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 off the excess oil.
- Serve the croquettes hot as an appetiser.
Observations
Beef croquettes are a very popular Brazilian savoury snack, ideal for nibbling at parties, get-togethers, or simply as a special snack. Their mix of a crisp crust and a flavoursome filling of sautéed ground beef makes them an irresistible appetiser that is practical to prepare.
This recipe gives you the step-by-step method for making perfect croquettes, ensuring the dough is smooth and the filling is well seasoned. Follow the instructions to create a delicious appetiser that is sure to be a hit with friends and family.
This recipe gives you the step-by-step method for making perfect croquettes, ensuring the dough is smooth and the filling is well seasoned. Follow the instructions to create a delicious appetiser that is sure to be a hit with friends and family.
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