Minced Beef and Plantain Bolinho de Carne
Bolinho de Carne are Brazilian-style fried meat patties, and this version pairs seasoned minced beef with sweet plantain for a satisfying contrast of flavors. The crispy fried coating comes together quickly, making these a solid weeknight option when you want something a little different on the table in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound minced beef preferably grass-fed
- 2 large ripe plantains peeled and diced
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup parsley fresh, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Heat a large pan over medium-high heat and add the minced beef. Cook for about 5 minutes until browned. Remove from the heat.
- In the same pan, add a tablespoon of the vegetable oil and sauté the onions until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the diced plantains, letting them cook until lightly golden and soft, approximately 5 minutes.
- Return the beef to the pan and mix everything together. Add the parsley, cumin, salt, and pepper. Let it cool slightly before forming into balls.
- Shape the beef and plantain mixture into small balls, about the size of a golf ball. Roll each bolinho in breadcrumbs to coat evenly.
- In a large, deep skillet, heat the remaining vegetable oil to 180°C (350°F). Fry the bolinhos in batches, being careful not to crowd the pan, until they're crisp and golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
Notes
For a healthier version, you can bake the bolinhos at 200°C (400°F) for about 15 minutes, turning halfway through.
Nutrition
Calories: 1587kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 28gFat: 135gSaturated Fat: 26gPolyunsaturated Fat: 64gMonounsaturated Fat: 35gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 1060mgPotassium: 913mgFiber: 5gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 1335IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 140mgIron: 6mg
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