Crispy Beef Croquettes (15-Min Kroketten)
Dutch-style beef croquettes with a golden panko crust and creamy beef interior, ready in 10 minutes using pre-cooked rotisserie beef or leftover roast. Serve with mustard for dipping.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 22g

Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked beef (rotisserie or leftover roast), finely shredded
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 3 tbsp dijon mustard (for serving)
Instructions
- 1
Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add flour, stir constantly for 1 minute until light golden.
- 2
Whisk in milk slowly until no lumps remain. Add shredded beef, salt, and pepper. Stir until thick paste forms, ~2 minutes.
- 3
Spread beef mixture on a plate and refrigerate while you prepare to fry, about 3 minutes.
- 4
Shape mixture into 4 logs (about 3 inches long). Roll each in panko until fully coated.
- 5
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Fry croquettes 90 seconds per side until deep golden brown.
- 6
Serve hot with dijon mustard for dipping.
Tools you’ll need
- small saucepan
- whisk
- plate
- large skillet
- spatula
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