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Chopped Beef and Potato Croquettes

Cultural Context

Chopped Beef and Potato Croquettes, known as Crocchette di Carne e Patate in Italy, are a beloved comfort food often served as a main dish or appetizer. Originating from the need to utilize leftover meat and potatoes, these croquettes reflect the Italian tradition of resourcefulness in cooking. Today, they are enjoyed across Italy and beyond, often found at family gatherings and festive occasions, showcasing the balance of flavors and textures that characterize Italian cuisine.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
5 pounds potatoes
4 eggs
2 cups plain bread crumbs
salt
black pepper
butter

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more cost-effective for frying.

1

Wash the potatoes and put them to boil with the skin on.

2

Peel the potatoes after boiling while they are still hot.

3

Rice the potatoes using a ricer.

4

Allow the riced potatoes to cool slightly by mixing them.

5

Add half a teaspoon of salt to the potatoes and mix well.

6

Add a couple tablespoons of butter to the hot potatoes and mix until melted.

7

Add three egg yolks to the potato mixture and stir until well incorporated.

8

Form the potato mixture into patties, placing a little bit of the mixture in the center and folding it over.

9

Dip each patty in the egg wash made from the leftover egg whites.

10

Coat each patty in bread crumbs.

11

Heat about 2 cups of oil in a frying pan until it reaches about 350°F.

12

Gently place the patties in the hot oil, ensuring they are not overcrowded.

13

Fry the patties on medium-high heat until golden brown, flipping them as needed.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéingfrying

Equipment Needed

large potricerfrying panspatula

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

Crocchette di Carne e Patate
Local Name: Crocchette di Manzo e Patate

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