Steps to Prepare Homemade Beef Croquettes in Tomato Gravy

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To get started with this recipe, we must first prepare a few components. You can have Beef Croquettes in Tomato Gravy using 12 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you can achieve it.

Necessity is the mother of invention. I wanted to make my Nana's croquettes, but didn't have everything I needed on hand so I just made do with what I did have. Mmmmm good!

Ingredients and spices that need to be Take to make Beef Croquettes in Tomato Gravy:

1. 1 lb ground beef (or turkey)
2. 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
3. 1 large egg
4. 1/2 tsp garlic powder
5. 1/2 tsp onion powder
6. 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
7. 1/2 tsp salt
8. 1/4 tsp pepper
9. 1 (15 oz) can petite diced tomatoes - drained, liquid reserved
10. 1 can condensed tomato soup
11. 1/2 cup water
12. 1 tsp chicken boullion granules

Instructions to make to make Beef Croquettes in Tomato Gravy

1. In a small bowl wisk together the liquid from the tomatoes, tomato soup, water, and chicken boullion.
2. Place the first 8 ingredients listed, 3 tbs of the liquid mixture, and half the diced tomatoes in a large bowl. Stir remaining tomatoes into liquid mixture, set aside.
3. Mix ingredients in the large bowl by hand until well blended. Shape into 6 equal croquettes (think mini meatloaf).
4. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tbs olive oil, swirl to coat. Arrange croquettes in skillet evenly spaced. Cook about 2 minutes per side, just until nicely browned but not cooked through.
5. Pour tomato mixture evenly over croquettes. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium low. Cover. Allow to gently simmer untouched 15 minutes.
6. If you wish to thicken the tomato gravy before serving remove lid, increase heat back to medium and vigorously simmer about 5 minutes more, gently spooning gravy over croquettes to coat. Serve with mashed potatoes and fresh veggies. Enjoy!

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