Cheesy Beef Nuggets
Crispy, gooey, and packed with flavor, these Cheesy Beef Nuggets are the ultimate crowd-pleaser! Made with seasoned ground beef and a melted mozzarella center, each nugget is perfectly coated in a Parmesan breadcrumb crust for a satisfyingly crunchy bite. Featuring a quick prep time of just 20 minutes, these nuggets are fried to golden perfection in under 15 minutes, making them a convenient and irresistible option for weeknight dinners, parties, or game-day snacks. Serve them warm with your favorite dipping sauces—think marinara, ranch, or spicy mayo—and watch them disappear in no time! Perfectly crispy on the outside and oozing with cheesy goodness on the inside, these homemade beef nuggets are sure to become your new favorite comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g Ground beef
- 150 g Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 120 g Breadcrumbs
- 2 large Eggs
- 50 g Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 60 g All-purpose flour
- 500 ml Vegetable oil
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly with clean hands or a spoon until the seasoning is evenly distributed.
Take about a tablespoon of the beef mixture and flatten it in the palm of your hand. Place a small amount (about 1 teaspoon) of shredded mozzarella cheese in the center, then fold the beef mixture around the cheese to form a small nugget shape. Ensure the cheese is completely sealed inside.
Repeat the process with the remaining beef mixture and cheese until you have formed all the nuggets.
Prepare a breading station by setting up three separate shallow bowls. In the first bowl, place the flour. In the second, beat the eggs. In the third, mix the breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
Coat each beef nugget first in the flour, then dip it in the beaten eggs, and finally roll it in the breadcrumb mix, ensuring it is fully coated.
In a deep frying pan or pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 175°C (350°F). To test, drop a small piece of breadcrumb into the oil—it should sizzle immediately.
Carefully add the coated nuggets to the hot oil in small batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry each batch for about 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally, until the nuggets are golden brown and cooked through.
Remove the nuggets with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serve the cheesy beef nuggets warm with your favorite dipping sauces, such as marinara, spicy mayo, or ranch dressing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6436 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 594.3 g | 762% | |
| Saturated Fat | 131.8 g | 659% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 284.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 883 mg | 294% | |
| Sodium | 6637 mg | 289% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 152.2 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.4 g | ||
| Protein | 178.7 g | 357% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 1814 mg | 140% | |
| Iron | 19.1 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 1512 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
