Description
These Spicy Garlic Beef Croquettes with a crispy golden crust are a flavor-packed appetizer perfect for any gathering. The combination of savory ground beef, creamy mashed potatoes, and aromatic spices creates a tantalizing bite that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
For the Croquettes:
- 1 cup mashed potatoes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet, sauté onion and garlic until soft. Add ground beef, cook until browned, then season with soy sauce, paprika, cayenne, black pepper, and salt.
- Mix Croquette Ingredients: Combine beef mixture with mashed potatoes and parsley until well mixed.
- Shape Croquettes: Form oval croquettes from the mixture.
- Dredge Croquettes: Roll croquettes in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat in breadcrumbs.
- Fry Croquettes: Fry in hot oil until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain and Serve: Drain on paper towels before serving.
Notes
- Enhance flavor with chili flakes
- Croquettes can be frozen before frying and reheated in the oven
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croquette
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
