Here’s a tasty recipe for Spicy Garlic Beef Croquettes—crispy on the outside, flavorful on the inside 🥩🧄🔥
Spicy Garlic Beef Croquettes
Ingredients
For the filling
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1–2 tsp chili flakes (adjust for spice)
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (optional)
For the coating
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1–2 cups breadcrumbs
For frying
- Vegetable oil (enough for shallow frying)
Instructions
- Cook the filling
- Heat a pan over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart, and cook until browned.
- Stir in chili flakes, paprika, soy/Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Cook 2–3 more minutes, then remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Optional: stir in chopped parsley or cilantro.
- Shape the croquettes
- Take about 2 tablespoons of the filling and shape into small oval or round patties.
- Coat
- Dredge each croquette in flour, dip into beaten egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Repeat until all croquettes are coated.
- Fry
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry croquettes 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Serve
- Serve hot with dipping sauce (spicy mayo, garlic aioli, or sweet chili sauce).
Tips
- For extra crunch, double-coat by repeating the egg and breadcrumb step.
- You can bake them at 400°F (200°C) for 15–20 minutes instead of frying.
- Mix in cheese (like mozzarella) for a gooey surprise inside.
I can also give a mini hand-held version perfect for parties if you want bite-sized croquettes. Do you want me to do that?
