Stuffed Potato Croquettes with Ground Beef
Golden, crispy potato croquettes stuffed with a flavorful spiced ground beef filling. A hearty comfort food that works beautifully as a snack, appetizer, or main dish. These irresistible bites are guaranteed to disappear from the plate in minutes!
🛒 Ingredients
8 servings
- 4 large potatoes
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- 2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 kg (2.2 lb) ground beef
- 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro or parsley
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- Salt to taste
- 1 tomato, finely diced
- 1/2 bell pepper, diced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Oil for frying
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Directions
- 1
Boil the potatoes in salted water with the chicken bouillon cube until completely tender.
- 2
Drain and let cool slightly, then mash into a smooth, lump-free purée.
- 3
Heat a drizzle of oil in a skillet and sauté the ground beef with minced garlic and salt until browned.
- 4
Stir in the tomato paste, bell pepper, onion, diced tomato, and chopped cilantro. Mix well.
- 5
Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 8–10 minutes until the filling is dry and fragrant.
- 6
Gradually work the flour into the mashed potatoes, kneading until you get a smooth, pliable dough that doesn't stick to your hands.
- 7
Lightly oil your hands, take a portion of dough, flatten it in your palm, and place a spoonful of filling in the center.
- 8
Fold the dough around the filling and roll into a smooth ball. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
- 9
Heat oil to 170 °C (340 °F) in a deep pan. Fry croquettes in batches for 4–5 minutes until deeply golden.
- 10
Drain on paper towels and serve immediately with hot sauce or a fresh salad.
💡 Chef's Tip
Add a pinch of cumin and smoked paprika to the filling for extra depth of flavor. If the dough feels too soft, add more flour a little at a time. Uncooked croquettes freeze well and can be fried straight from frozen.
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