Beef croquettes
Ground beef makes these croquettes extra savory and umami. They're super easy to make, and you can deep-fry them or cook them in the air-fryer.
Ingredients
- 2 lb Russet potatoes (or Yukon gold) (about 4 potatoes)
- 1 tablespoon oil
- ½ pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ medium onion (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
Breading
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Peel and chop the potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Add them to a large pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes until tender.
- While the potatoes are cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and break into small pieces. Cook until no longer pink.
- Add the onions and minced garlic. Cook until the onions are translucent and almost all the water is evaporated, about 5 minutes, you should be able to hear the oil sizzling.
- Add salt, cumin, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter. Set aside.
- Drain the water from the potatoes and gently mash them. Be careful not to overmash them or they will become gummy.
- Add the potatoes to the beef and stir until JUST combined.
- In a shallow dish, combine the eggs, flour, and salt. Whisk until smooth.
- In another shallow dish, pour in the breadcrumbs.
- Grab a ball of potatoes and shape into a disc. Dip it in egg wash then coat it in breadcrumbs. Deep-fry at 350°F for 2-3 minutes on each side, or spray with oil and air-fry at 400°F for 15 minutes, flipping once.