Dutch Meat Croquettes Recipe 🇳🇱
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Description:
Dutch Meat Croquettes, a cherished “fast food” in the Netherlands, provide a delightful way to repurpose leftover meat and mashed potatoes. Typically found at street vendors and snack shops across Holland, crafting these croquettes at home is both rewarding and surprisingly simple.
Recipe Category:
Dutch Cuisine 🌷
Keywords:
European, Quick & Easy (< 60 Minutes)
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Onion |
| 2 | Butter (or broth) |
| 1 | Mashed potatoes |
| Salt | |
| Pepper | |
| Nutmeg | |
| Kitchen Bouquet | |
| 2 | Fresh parsley |
| 1/2 | Pound ground beef |
| 1 | -2 Eggs |
| Bread crumbs | |
| Oil (for frying) |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 398.7
- Fat Content: 14.6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 8g
- Cholesterol Content: 30.5mg
- Sodium Content: 609.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 57g
- Fiber Content: 3.7g
- Sugar Content: 7.3g
- Protein Content: 10.7g
Instructions:
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Saute Onion: In a skillet, sauté the onion in 2 tablespoons of butter (or broth) until tender and translucent.
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Combine Ingredients: Add the mashed potatoes (or bread crumbs) to the skillet with the onion. Season with salt, pepper, nutmeg, and Kitchen Bouquet for added flavor. Incorporate chopped fresh parsley into the mixture.
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Add Ground Beef: Integrate the ground beef into the skillet mixture, ensuring all ingredients are well combined. If the mixture seems too dry, add a splash of broth or water to achieve a moist consistency.
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Shape Croquettes: The mixture should be firm enough to shape into 8 cylinders, balls, or patties. Mold each portion into your desired shape, ensuring they hold together well.
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Coat Croquettes: Roll each croquette in bread crumbs, ensuring an even coating. Then, dip them in beaten egg whites followed by another coat of bread crumbs, ensuring they are fully covered.
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Fry Croquettes: Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the croquettes, ensuring they have enough space to cook evenly. Fry until the exterior turns golden brown and the croquettes are heated/cooked throughout.
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Serve Hot: Remove the croquettes from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain any excess oil. Serve hot alongside crispy french fries and a fresh salad for a satisfying meal.
Enjoy the delightful flavors of homemade Dutch Meat Croquettes, a beloved classic that brings the essence of Dutch cuisine to your table! 🍽️🇳🇱
