Dutch Beef Croquettes (Biefballetjes)

• 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

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

ground beef, rice, bacon, salt, freshly ground black pepper, paprika, lemon rind, eggs, butter, sour cream

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/20397 (may not work)