Name: Meat Croquettes
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 3 tbs butter; 5 tbs plain flour; 250.00 ml beef stock (liquid); 250 g lean beef steak, cooked, shredded; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp ground pepper; 1/8 tsp nutmeg; 1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 cup dried breadcrumbs; 2 egg whites; 2 tbs oil; 1 tsp parsley; 1 mustard

by oldsheila Last updated on 04/14/2025

A nice treat.

- oldsheila

Ingredients

3 tbs butter
5 tbs plain flour
1 cup beef stock (liquid)
250 g lean beef steak, cooked, shredded
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground pepper
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 cup dried breadcrumbs
2 egg whites
2 tbs oil
1 tsp parsley
1 mustard

Method

Step 1

Heat butter , stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes. Gradually add the beef stock, stirring constantly until a smooth paste is formed.
Step 2

Add meat, salt, pepper, nutmeg and Worcestershire sauce. Spread out on flat plate refrigerate until firm.
Step 3

When set, form into 8x2 cm croquettes. Roll each in breadcrumbs, then in beaten egg whites, then breadcrumbs again, making sure that each one is completely covered in breadcrumbs.
Step 4

Deep fry in hot oil, a few at a time, for about 3-5 minutes. Drain and serve piping hot. Garnish with parsley. Serve with mustard.