Brazilian recipe
Homemade Meat Balls (Bolinho de carne)
Make juicy, crispy meat balls that are perfect for snacking. A simple, traditional recipe with Brazilian seasonings everyone will enjoy.
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Ingredients
2 to 3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 egg
Oil for frying
Salt to taste
2 to 3 tablespoons wheat flour (or enough to bind)
500 g minced beef
1/2 onion, chopped or grated
Black pepper to taste
1/2 tomato, chopped and skin removed (optional)
Coriander or parsley, chopped, to taste
1 egg
Oil for frying
Salt to taste
2 to 3 tablespoons wheat flour (or enough to bind)
500 g minced beef
1/2 onion, chopped or grated
Black pepper to taste
1/2 tomato, chopped and skin removed (optional)
Coriander or parsley, chopped, to taste
Where to find ingredients
Look for the minced beef, flour, and oil in the meat, baking, and cooking oil aisles at your local supermarket or market. Fresh onion, garlic, tomato, and herbs are usually available at greengrocers or produce stalls; if needed, use parsley as a substitute for coentro.
Preparation method
- In a large bowl, place the minced beef
- Add the onion, garlic, tomato (if using), coriander or parsley, salt, and black pepper to the beef
- Mix all the seasonings into the beef well to ensure they are evenly distributed
- Add the egg and 2 tablespoons of wheat flour to the mixture
- Mix again until you have a dough that can be shaped
- If the dough is too wet and difficult to shape, add a little more wheat flour at a time until it is mouldable and does not stick to your hands
- Shape small balls or lightly flattened meat balls, making sure they are similar in size so they cook evenly
- Heat a generous amount of oil in a deep pan or frying pan over medium heat
- To test the oil temperature, drop in a small piece of the mixture
- If the piece rises to the surface and bubbles gently, the oil is at the ideal temperature
- Deep-fry the meat balls over medium heat until golden on the outside and cooked through
- Avoid adding too many meat balls to the pan at once so you do not lower the oil temperature and lose crispness
- Remove the fried meat balls and place them on paper towels to drain off the excess oil before serving
Observations
Meat balls are a much-loved snack in Brazilian cooking, ideal for parties, barbecues, or just a casual bite.
This recipe uses good-quality minced beef, seasoned with fresh ingredients such as onion, garlic, coriander or parsley, and delivers a flavour that is both authentic and bold.
The method is simple, resulting in meat balls that stay soft inside and develop a crisp crust after frying. They are perfect with a drink or served as a starter.
With clear instructions and just a few ingredients, you can make delicious meat balls at home with ease.
This recipe uses good-quality minced beef, seasoned with fresh ingredients such as onion, garlic, coriander or parsley, and delivers a flavour that is both authentic and bold.
The method is simple, resulting in meat balls that stay soft inside and develop a crisp crust after frying. They are perfect with a drink or served as a starter.
With clear instructions and just a few ingredients, you can make delicious meat balls at home with ease.
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