BEEF POTATO CROQUETTES

 

Ingredients:

• Potato
  • 1/2 kg (1 pound) potatoes
  • 45 g (1.6 ounces) cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Beef Patty
  • 400 g (14 ounces) ground beef
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Final Parts
  • 4 slices mozzarella cheese
  • 100 g (3.5 ounces) all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 150 g (5.3 ounces) bread crumbs
  • Cooking oil, for frying
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Instructions:

1. Potato:
   • Cut each potato into 8 parts.
   • Fry the potatoes in hot oil until golden brown and crispy.
   • Place the fried potatoes in a bowl and mash until smooth.
   • Add the cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder to the mashed potatoes and mix until well combined.
2. Beef Patty:
   • Mix the ground beef with the salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
   • Divide the ground beef mixture into 4 equal parts.
   • Shape each portion into a patty.
   • Fry the beef patties in hot oil until cooked through and slightly browned on both sides.
3. Beef Potato Croquettes:
   • Divide the mashed potato mixture into 4 equal parts.
   • Flatten each portion into a ½ cm (1/4 inch) thick disk.
   • Place a beef patty and a slice of mozzarella cheese in the center of each disk.
   • Wrap the mashed potato mixture around the beef patty and mozzarella cheese to form a croquette.
   • Repeat steps 4-6 with the remaining mashed potato mixture and beef patties.
4. Coating and Frying:
   • Dredge each croquette in flour, then egg wash, and finally bread crumbs.
   • Heat the cooking oil in a large pan or deep fryer to 170°C (340°F).
   • Fry the croquettes in hot oil until golden brown and crispy.
5. Serving:
   • Drain the croquettes on a paper towel-lined plate.
   • Serve immediately with ketchup and mayonnaise.

Enjoy!