Description
These Spicy Garlic Beef Croquettes with a Crispy Golden Crust are a flavorful appetizer that’s perfect for parties or as a snack. The combination of ground beef, mashed potatoes, and a blend of spices creates a delicious filling that is coated in crunchy panko breadcrumbs and fried to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Croquette Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef, 85% lean
- 1 cup mashed potatoes
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small red chili, finely chopped (or 1/2 tsp chili flakes)
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 large egg, beaten
Coating and Frying:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten (for coating)
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet, cook onion until soft, then add garlic and chili.
- Cook Beef: Add ground beef, cook until browned. Season with spices.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix beef with potatoes, parsley, and egg.
- Shape Croquettes: Form mixture into ovals, coat in flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- Fry Croquettes: Fry until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
- You can use ground chicken or turkey instead of beef.
- Adjust chili for desired heat level.
- Croquettes can be frozen before frying.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 croquettes
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
