Classic 80s Beef Croquettes with Rice
This recipe takes you back to the 80s with a classic comfort food dish: Beef Croquettes with Rice. These crispy, flavorful croquettes are paired with fluffy rice, creating a satisfying and nostalgic meal.
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Ingredients:
For the Croquettes
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| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Long grain white rice | 1 cup |
| Water (for rice) | 1 cup |
| Bread crumbs | 1 cup |
| Water (for bread crumbs) | 1 cup |
| Onion, chopped | 1 medium |
| Garlic cloves | 3 |
| Ground beef | 500 grams |
| Salt | 1 1/2 teaspoons |
| Egg | 1 whole |
| Black pepper | 1 generous pinch |
| Bread crumbs (for coating) | Extra |
| Oil (for frying) | As needed |
For the Rice
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| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Salt | 1 teaspoon |
| Hot water | 600 ml |
| Unsalted butter, diced | 20 grams |
Instructions:
Preparing the Croquettes
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Hydrate the Ingredients:
- In separate bowls, combine rice with water and bread crumbs with water. Set aside.
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Prepare the Meatball Mixture:
- Pulse onion and garlic in a food processor.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, processed onion-garlic mixture, salt, egg, pepper, and hydrated bread crumbs. Mix well.
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Form and Coat the Croquettes:
- Shape tablespoons of meat mixture into balls.
- Coat each ball in bread crumbs.
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Fry the Croquettes:
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Fry croquettes for 3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain on paper towels.
Preparing the Rice
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Cook the Rice:
- Add hydrated rice, salt, and hot water to a pan. Stir.
- Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
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Combine Rice and Croquettes:
- Add butter to cooked rice.
- Add fried croquettes to the pan.
- Stir gently and cook for 5-8 more minutes.
