Brazilian recipe
Easy Homemade Creamy Meat Croquettes (Croquete de carne)
A delicious recipe for creamy ground beef croquettes with potato and requeijão. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and perfect for snacking.
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Ingredients
400g lean ground beef
4 large potatoes
1/2 grated onion
1 cup chopped parsley and spring onions
4 level tablespoons creamy requeijão
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Wheat flour for dusting
1 egg white
Breadcrumbs for coating
Oil for frying
4 large potatoes
1/2 grated onion
1 cup chopped parsley and spring onions
4 level tablespoons creamy requeijão
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Wheat flour for dusting
1 egg white
Breadcrumbs for coating
Oil for frying
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh produce and meat at local town markets or supermarkets like Talamalu or similar food retailers in Nukuʻalofa. Requeijão (a Brazilian creamy cheese) can be found in specialty import sections or substituted with softened cream cheese or a thick, spreadable processed cheese if necessary.
Preparation method
- Boil the ground beef in salted water until thoroughly cooked.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until soft and tender.
- Press the cooked potatoes through a ricer or mash them into a smooth purée.
- Grate the onion and finely chop the parsley and spring onions.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked beef, mashed potatoes, grated onion, herbs, requeijão, salt, and black pepper.
- Knead the mixture well until you achieve a smooth, uniform dough.
- Lightly dust your hands with wheat flour and shape the dough into croquette logs.
- If the dough is too sticky, add a little more wheat flour to reach the desired consistency.
- Dip each croquette into the lightly beaten egg white.
- Roll the croquettes in breadcrumbs, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Heat plenty of oil in a deep frying pan or pot.
- Deep-fry the croquettes in hot oil until they are golden brown.
- Remove the croquettes from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove any excess fat.
- Serve the croquettes while still hot.
Observations
Creamy meat croquettes are a savory and popular snack, ideal for quick bites or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer. This recipe marries the heartiness of ground beef with the rich, velvety texture of requeijão and the subtle base of mashed potatoes, creating a truly irresistible result. The golden, crispy crust formed during frying provides a delightful contrast to the soft filling, making these a classic favorite for gatherings and social occasions.
While making croquettes from scratch might seem like a project, the final taste is well worth the effort. By combining simple, high-quality ingredients, you create a comforting snack that appeals to everyone. Follow these steps to achieve perfectly golden, creamy croquettes every time.
While making croquettes from scratch might seem like a project, the final taste is well worth the effort. By combining simple, high-quality ingredients, you create a comforting snack that appeals to everyone. Follow these steps to achieve perfectly golden, creamy croquettes every time.
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