Italian · Dinner
Fried Beef and Cheese Croquettes
Crisp golden croquettes made from braised beef bound with béchamel and grated Parmesan, seasoned with nutmeg and black pepper, coated in egg and breadcrumbs, then fried until the shell shatters over a molten savoury interior. Served with lemon wedges and dressed arugula.
$5
25 minsPrep
20 minsCook
45 minsTotal
MediumLevel
Nutrition per serving
640Calories
31.8gProtein
45.1gFat
25.2gCarbs
4.9gSugar
1.9gFiber
895mgSodium
259mgChol
17.2gSat Fat
565mgPotassium
355mgCalcium
3.6mgIron
2.8mcgVitamin B12
6.8mgVitamin C
rich-umami
Instructions
1
Prep
Pulse the beef into small shreds and set aside. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown beef for 4 minutes, breaking it into fine crumbs, until no pink remains.
2
Melt
In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat until foaming, about 1 minute. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute until pale gold.
3
Whisk
Gradually whisk milk into the roux over medium-low heat for 3 minutes until the sauce thickens to a stiff paste that coats the spoon.
4
Fold
Off heat, fold browned beef, Parmesan, nutmeg, black pepper, salt, and parsley into the béchamel until evenly combined. Spread into a shallow dish and chill for 60 minutes until firm.
5
Build
Shape the chilled mixture into 4 small oval croquettes using lightly oiled hands. Roll each in beaten egg, then in panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently so crumbs adhere evenly.
6
Fry
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F and fry croquettes for 4 minutes, turning once, until the crust is deep golden and crisp.
7
Plate
Lift croquettes onto a paper towel-lined plate and rest 2 minutes. Arrange on a plate with arugula and lemon wedge alongside.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 14 oz394g beef ground beef
- 1 cup240ml whole milk
- 2 oz56g parmesan
- 4 tbsp36g all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp28g butter
- 2/3 cup40g panko breadcrumbs
- 22 eggs
- 2 tbsp30ml olive oil
- 1/4 tsp1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp24g parsley
- 2 cup480ml vegetable oil
- 22 small handful arugula
- 11 lemon
