Spicy Garlic Beef Croquettes with Crispy Golden Crust Recipe
These Spicy Garlic Beef Croquettes with a Crispy Golden Crust are a flavorful appetizer perfect for any occasion. Packed with savory ground beef, aromatic spices, and a satisfying crunch, these croquettes are sure to impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 18 croquettes 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Beef Mixture:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup mashed potatoes, cooled
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
For Breading and Frying:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Sauté until fragrant.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix the beef with mashed potatoes, parsley, and Parmesan cheese. Shape into croquettes.
- Bread and Fry: Roll croquettes in flour, dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumbs. Fry in oil until golden and crispy.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels and enjoy hot.
Notes
- For extra heat, add jalapeño or hot sauce to the beef mix.
- Croquettes can be frozen before frying.
- Serve with garlic aioli or spicy dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 croquettes
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
