When I was in college, my roommate was from Russia and his specialty in the kitchen was Chicken and Beef Croquettes – Pozharsky Kotleti as they’re called in Russian. I enjoyed them so much every time he made them, I just had to learn the recipe and I’m sharing it with you today.
To make these croquettes, start by mixing all of the ingredients together in a bowl. You can use a food processor but I like to get my hands dirty making these! My top tip when making these croquettes is to fill up a bowl with some cold water to keep hands moist while forming croquette patties. Place 2 beaten eggs in a second bowl and add Italian bread crumbs to a third bowl. Form the croquettes by shaping them with your hands and dipping them first in beaten egg, followed by breadcrumbs. Saute in batches and serve these delicious croquettes with potatoes, pasta, quinoa or salad – whatever takes your fancy!
To make Chicken and Beef Croquettes, you will need the following ingredients:
Place 3 slices of crustless bread in a shallow bowl with ⅓ cup of milk. Set to one side and leave to soak a few minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 pound each of ground chicken and ground beef, ⅓ cup of finely diced onion, 3 tablespoons of melted butter, 2 egg yolks, 2 tablespoons of dill, ½ a tablespoon of salt and ½ a teaspoon of black pepper. Add the milk-soaked bread to the bowl and mix until fully combined.
In a separate mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat 2 egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the meat mixture until fully combined.
Prepare a bowl with some cold water to keep your hands moist while forming the croquettes. Place 2 beaten eggs in a second shallow bowl. In a third shallow bowl, place 1 cup of Italian bread crumbs.
Wet your hands and form oval-shaped meat patties. First, dip each patty into beaten egg. Let the excess egg drip off before dipping into bread crumbs and place on a plate or cutting board until ready to cook.
Place a large skillet over medium-low heat. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter with 2 tablespoons of oil until the butter sizzles.
Cook the croquettes in batches (around 6 at a time). Cook for about 5 minutes on each side, flipping a few times while cooking. Juices will run clear when the croquettes are cooked.
Serve warm with potatoes, pasta, quinoa or salad.
These Chicken and Beef Croquettes are the ultimate comfort food. Try making a batch this weekend and don’t forget to share photos on instagram using the #CookMeRecipes hashtag!
These croquettes are simply fabulous! Reminds me of my college days, so easy and delish. Kids love em!
Estas croquetas son increíbles. Cuando era estudiante, mi compañero de cuarto me enseñó a hacerlas y ahora son mi receta favorita. Son fáciles de hacer y saben a gloria. Siempre las preparo para mis familiares. Gracias por la receta.
OMG! These croquettes are freaking amazing! I made 'em for my kids’ bday party and everyone was blown away. So easy to make, and they taste just like my old college buddy used to whip up. Highly recommended!
These croquettes totally brought me back to my college days! My Russian roommate used to whip these up and we' d just devour them. Really diggin' how easy it is to whip 'em together. Used my hands and the water trick you shared, and they turned out fab. Can’t wait to make the for a dinner party.
Recientemente hice las croquetas de pollo y carne bulgaras. Cada bocado me recordó a la comida de la universidad con mi compañero ruso. Las instrucciones son tan simples. Mis hijos también lo disfrutaron mucho. Fue un momento de orgullo. ¡Gracias por compartir esta receta maravillosa!
Superb! These croquettes took me back to my college days with my Russian roommate. I remember our late night cooking sessions, laughter, and the delicious smell of croquettes frying. They are super easy to make and perfect for a family dinner. My kids loved them, and they are now my go-to recipe!
I learned to make these croquettes from my college roomate, and they turned out amazing! So simple yet delish. A perfect dish to impress the fam on busy nights!
These croquettes rock! My college buddy used to whip 'em up all the time, and now I do too. Sooo easy and delish, my fam loves 'em. Tastes just like home! Yum, yum, yum!
Fantastic croquettes recipe!
Superb! I remember my uni days when my Russian roommate made these croquettes. They were always a hit at our gatherings! This recipe brought back warm memories while being so simple. I can’t thank you enough for sharing it!
These croquettes remind me of my college days when my roommate made them. Easy and delightful.
Delicious! These croquettes remind me of my college days when my roommate cooked them every weekend. So easy to make and the flavor is just fantastic! I can’t believe how simple the recipe is yet so satisfying.
OMG, these croquettes are bomb! My college buddy used to make them all the time, and they always hit the spot. I finally tried making them myself, and with the tip about keeping your hands wet, they turned out perfect! So easy and delish! You gotta try it!
These croquettes are seriously the bomb! My college roommate used to whip them up and they always made my day. So easy to make and taste so delish with anything!
So easy and tasty. My college roommate made these often, and I finally tried it. They turned out amazing, and I'm super proud to share them with friends.
