Yummylicious Japanese Beef Croquettes

These yummy Japanese croquettes combine ground beef with mashed potatoes and onions that get formed into patties, coated with panko, and deep fried.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 239 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3 onions, chopped
• 3 medium russet potatoes, peeled, and chopped
• 4 teaspoons light soy sauce
• all-purpose flour for coating
• panko bread crumbs
• 0.5 cup oil for frying
• 0.75 pound ground beef

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat 1/2 cup oil in a deep skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add potatoes to a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil; cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and pour potatoes into a large bowl. Stir in butter and mash with a fork or potato masher. Set aside.

Step 3

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onions and cook until soft. Stir in beef and soy sauce. Cook, stirring continuously, until beef is browned and all the liquid is evaporated. Combine beef and onions with potatoes, and stir well.

Step 4

Shape potato and beef mixture into 10 similarly sized balls, then flatten into patties. Dredge patties in flour, then dip in egg, and coat with panko bread crumbs. Carefully place patties into oil and fry until golden brown on each side.