Appetizer for 24
Beef Cassava Fritters
Seasoned beef, cassava, egg, breadcrumbs, onion, and parsley form small fritters that fry until browned and fully cooked.
Typical price
$1.91for 4 servings
$0.48 per serving$1.91 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 24servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $8.23Typical price |
| Plantains, yuca, taro$0.89 each typical | 1 | $0.89Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.28Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $1.49Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.48 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb ground beef
- 10 oz fresh cassava
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
- 1 red onion
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- vegetable oil for frying (optional)
Steps
- Peel and chop the cassava, then boil it in salted water for 15 minutes until tender.
- Drain and mash the cassava, then cool it for 5 minutes.
- Mix the cassava, ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, onion, parsley, salt, pepper, and cumin in a large bowl.
- Shape the mixture into small flat fritters.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and fry the fritters for 4 minutes per side, working in batches.
- Check that the centers reach 160 F before serving.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
- Bread crumbs for Stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
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