Cooked meat croquettes

There’s no better way to use up leftover stew than by making stew croquettes. They’re creamy, flavorful, and concentrate all the aroma of the meat and legumes. To achieve the perfect level of seasoning in the béchamel without adding sodium, we’ll use Bonsalt .

Technical Sheet

• Estimated Time: 50 minutes (plus 4 hours resting time)

• Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐

• Servings: 4-6 people (approx. 24 croquettes)

Ingredients

• 300g of stew meats (chicken, beef, ham) finely chopped

• 1 small onion

• 80g butter or olive oil

• 80g wheat flour

• 700ml whole milk (or a mix of milk and stew broth)

• Bonsalt

• A pinch of nutmeg

• For breading: 2 eggs, breadcrumbs, and extra virgin olive oil for frying.

Step-by-Step Professional Preparation

1. The sauté: Finely chop the onion and gently cook it in a pan with the butter until translucent.

2. The béchamel base: Add the flour and stir well for a couple of minutes so it cooks and doesn’t taste raw.

3. Adding the liquids: Gradually pour in the milk (or the milk-and-broth mixture), stirring constantly with a whisk to avoid lumps, until you get a thick, glossy cream.

4. Seasoning and meat: Add the very finely chopped stew meat. Season with a pinch of nutmeg and Bonsalt to taste. Cook over low heat for about 5-10 minutes until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan.

5. Resting: Pour the mixture into a dish, cover it with plastic wrap "touching the surface" (in contact with the mixture so it doesn’t form a skin), and let it cool in the fridge for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight).

6. Shaping and frying: Shape the croquettes, coat them in breadcrumbs, then beaten egg, and breadcrumbs again. Fry them in plenty of very hot oil until golden.

Nutritional Analysis and Total Macros

Understanding what we eat is vital. Here is the breakdown of macronutrients per serving and the technical sheet for our products.

These Stew croquettes are the ultimate way to make the most of leftovers. Give them a try and enjoy a classic of our cuisine with a healthier twist!