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 is always a crowd-pleaser.
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Ingredients
2 cups milk
4 tbsp mayonnaise
2 cups plain flour
Salt to taste
Chopped spring onion and parsley to taste
500 g minced beef
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 small onion, diced
2 eggs (for breading)
Breadcrumbs (for breading)
Vegetable oil for frying
4 tbsp mayonnaise
2 cups plain flour
Salt to taste
Chopped spring onion and parsley to taste
500 g minced beef
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 small onion, diced
2 eggs (for breading)
Breadcrumbs (for breading)
Vegetable oil for frying
Where to find ingredients
Look for the ingredients at major supermarkets in the dairy, baking, meat, and pantry aisles; fresh parsley and onion are usually in the produce section, and breadcrumbs are often in the baking aisle. If needed, use plain breadcrumbs as a substitute for breadcrumb coating, but keep the original ingredient ideal.
Preparation method
- In a saucepan, combine the milk, mayonnaise, salt and spring onion and parsley.
- Bring to a medium heat and let it come to the boil.
- Once the mixture starts boiling, add the flour a little at a time, stirring constantly.
- Keep cooking and stirring until the dough comes 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 a medium heat.
- Brown the chopped onion in the oil.
- Add the minced beef and salt, sautéing well until the meat is cooked through and there is no excess liquid.
- Let the beef mixture cool slightly.
- Incorporate the sautéed minced 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 and then in the breadcrumbs, making sure they are well covered.
- Heat plenty of vegetable oil in a deep pan or fryer.
- Fry the croquettes in hot oil until golden and crisp.
- 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 serving at parties, gatherings or simply as a special bite to eat. The contrast between a crisp shell and a tasty filling of sautéed minced beef makes them irresistible and practical to prepare.
This recipe walks you through each step to make perfect croquettes, ensuring the dough stays 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 walks you through each step to make perfect croquettes, ensuring the dough stays 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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