Enjoy the crunchy and flavorful goodness of homemade beef egg rolls with this easy-to-follow recipe. Filled with seasoned ground beef and vegetables, these egg rolls make for a perfect appetizer or snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 12 egg roll wrappers
- Vegetable oil for frying
Directions
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add cabbage, carrots, green onions, and garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Place an egg roll wrapper on a flat surface with one corner pointing towards you. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the beef mixture onto the center of the wrapper.
- Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold the sides towards the center. Roll the wrapper tightly to the top corner, sealing the edge with water.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 375°F. Fry the egg rolls in batches for 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the egg rolls with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Enjoy these delicious beef egg rolls!
Interesting Facts
Egg rolls are a popular Chinese-American appetizer that can be found in many Asian restaurants in the US.
The crispy texture of egg rolls comes from deep frying the wrapper filled with savory ingredients.
Beef egg rolls are a versatile dish that can be customized with different fillings like shrimp, chicken, or tofu.