Beef Croquettes

4.8 from 6 votes

These Beef Croquettes are crispy on the outside with creamy and soft interior. Whether eaten hot or cold, these croquettes are a guaranteed crowd pleaser.

Author: Jaja Bakes

Course: AppetizerSide DishSnack

Cuisine: Japanese

Servings: 8

Prep Time30

Cook Time30

Total Time1

Ingredients

1.1 lbs (500 gr) starchy potatoes, peeled, cut into chunks
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 onion, diced finely
1/2 carrot, diced finely
5.3 oz (150 gr) ground beef
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 egg
Salt and pepper, to taste

Coating

2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup (60 gr) all-purpose flour
2 cups (180 gr) panko/breadcrumbs
Oil, for frying

Instructions

In a large pot of water, boil the potatoes until they become tender for about 10-15 minutes.
While waiting for the potatoes, heat oil in a frying pan over high heat and add the onion and carrot to cook. After the carrot is cooked through, add ground beef and cook until browned and completely cooked. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
After the potatoes are cooked, remove them from the heat and drain the water completely. Move the pot back to the stove and cook over low heat for a few minutes to remove the remaining moisture. Keep stirring, especially the bottom pot to prevent from burning. Turn off the heat.
Mash the potatoes and set aside until they are cool enough to handle, but still warm.
Add cooked beef mixture and egg into the mashed potatoes. Remember to discard any liquid left in the frying pan. Add some more salt and pepper to taste.
Divide the mixture into 8 and shape them into an oval. You can also divide them into 16 for smaller croquettes.
Prepare three shallow dishes and put flour, beaten egg, and breadcrumbs separately. Drop them into flour lightly, then into the beaten egg and breadcrumbs. Set aside.
When the oil is heated to 350F/180°C, carefully drop them in several batches into the oil. Fry for about 3-4 minutes each side or until crispy and golden brown. Transfer to the wire rack or paper towel to drain while it cools. Best serve warm.

Notes

You can freeze the uncooked croquettes. Individually wrap the croquettes and place them in a ziplock bag and freeze. Do not thaw and fry them immidiately. Make sure to fry them a few minutes longer to make sure the inside is not cold.

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