Stuffed Cassava Bites with Seasoned Beef
Golden and crispy on the outside, soft and savory on the inside — these cassava bites filled with spiced ground beef are the ultimate crowd-pleasing snack. Inspired by Brazilian street food, they come together quickly and disappear even faster.
🛒 Ingredients
10 servings
- 1 kg cassava, boiled and mashed while still hot
- 2 cups grated cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt to taste
- 500 g ground beef
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- A squeeze of lemon juice or a splash of white vinegar
- 2 beef bouillon cubes, crumbled
- Fresh parsley and black pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for deep-frying
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Directions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the hot mashed cassava with grated cheese, olive oil, parsley, oregano and salt. Mix until you get a smooth, pliable dough. Set aside.
- 2
In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef in olive oil with garlic, crumbled bouillon cubes, lemon juice and pepper, stirring frequently.
- 3
Cook until all moisture has evaporated and the meat is lightly browned. Remove from heat and fold in fresh parsley.
- 4
Scoop a portion of cassava dough into your palm, flatten it slightly, place a spoonful of beef filling in the center and seal tightly into an oval shape.
- 5
Deep-fry in batches in hot oil (175 °C / 350 °F) until evenly golden brown, about 3–4 minutes per batch.
- 6
Drain on paper towels and serve immediately with a dipping sauce of your choice.
💡 Chef's Tip
Keep your hands slightly damp while shaping to prevent the dough from sticking. These bites freeze beautifully before frying — cook straight from frozen for a quick appetizer anytime.
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