Meat
Easy
Bean and pea croquettes
60 min
Potatoes
Medium
Recipe of Potato croquettes
Vida Recetas Editorial
The potato croquette is a classic of home cooking that combines the softness of mashed potatoes with a savory filling of ground beef, onion, and mushrooms. This potato croquette recipe is perfect for using simple ingredients to create a comforting dish, ideal for lunch or dinner. Originating from European tradition, croquettes have been adapted worldwide, and this version with potato and meat is especially popular in Latin America.
Why you'll love this recipe
- Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside.
- Easy to make with ingredients you already have at home.
- You can prepare the mixture ahead of time to save time.
This croquette recipe is ideal for the whole family, even kids will enjoy its mild flavor and fun shape. They can be served as a main dish with cabbage and egg, or as an appetizer with a dipping sauce. Go ahead and make them to surprise everyone with an irresistible bite!
Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Servings
3
Ingredients
Directions
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1
Peel, wash and chop the potatoes into large pieces. Cook in salted water.
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2
Salt and pepper the ground beef
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3
Chop the onion and mushrooms into cubes
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4
In a pan with a little oil, sauté the onion for 1 minute and season.
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5
Add the meat and cook until the meat is well thrown and the onion is clear
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6
Add the mushrooms and cook 1 minute, this step is optional
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7
In a bowl, mash the potatoes with a fork
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8
Add the butter, salt if the father was left with little salt and pepper. Mix
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9
Add the meat, onion and mushrooms, mix well
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10
Divide the mixture into 4 and make some balls
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11
This step is optional, I do all the previous steps one day before so that I can do the next ones only the next day (that's because I don't have much time to cook during the day)
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12
I store the potato balls in a pot for the next day to cook faster.
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13
Marinate the potato balls
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14
Whisk an egg on one plate and place the panko on another plate
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15
Pass the henarinated balls through the egg and then through the panko
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16
Fry the potato balls on both sides.
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17
Serve with salad or whatever you like. I accompany them with cabbage and egg and take advantage of using the egg that was left over from this recipe, if there was a little panko left over I also add it to the cabbage egg (nothing is lost).
Frequently Asked Questions
How difficult is it to prepare Potato croquettes?
This recipe has a medium difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
How long does it take to prepare Potato croquettes?
The preparation time is 15 minutes and the cooking time is 10 minutes.
How many people does this recipe serve?
This recipe is designed for 3 servings.
Can I substitute some ingredients?
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
How should I store this preparation?
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
