Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 lb. ground beef
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 3 slices crisp bacon, crumbled
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tsp. paprika
  • 1 tsp. grated lemon rind
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 3 tbsp. butter
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Method

  • Mix together the beef, rice, bacon, salt, pepper, paprika, lemon rind, and eggs.
  • Shape into 1 inch balls and flatten slightly.
  • Melt the butter in a skillet; brown the croquettes in it on both sides.
  • Transfer the croquettes to a hot serving dish.
  • Stir the sour cream into the skillet, cleaning the bottom of browned particles.
  • Heat but do not let boil; pour over the croquettes.
  • Serves 4 to 6.
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