Cheeseburger Egg Rolls
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
12 egg rolls
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Calories
364 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer, Snacks
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Cuisine
American
Cheeseburger Egg Rolls
Description
This recipe starts by sautéing minced onion until translucent, then browning ground beef seasoned with salt and pepper. Garlic, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce are stirred in for flavor. The cooked mixture is drained of grease to prevent soggy wrappers, then combined with shredded cheddar cheese and diced pickles.
The filling is spread onto egg roll wrappers, which are then carefully folded and sealed using egg white to hold. They're fried in hot oil in small batches to achieve a crisp, golden exterior without steaming the rolls. Cooling on a wire rack prevents sogginess after frying.
These egg rolls bring the elements of a cheeseburger into a handheld, crispy appetizer or snack. They combine savory beef, melted cheese, and tangy pickles inside a crunchy fried wrapper, suitable for serving as finger food or party fare.
Careful frying techniques, such as ensuring oil temperature and draining meat properly, help the egg rolls maintain a crispy texture. Egg rolls can be made gluten-free using rice spring roll wrappers without sacrificing crispness.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 yellow onion finely minced, medium
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- salt
- ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup pickle diced
- 13-14 egg roll wrappers
- 1 egg whisked, white
- vegetable oil for cooking
- olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat a medium cast iron pan or non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Add one tablespoon of oil and the minced onion. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Add the ground beef, cook it breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Season it with some salt and pepper, cover it, and cook until the meat starts to brown.
- Stir in garlic, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Drain off the grease and juices from the pan, and transfer the beef to a large mixing bowl.
- Add the cheese to the bowl and stir until melted and evenly incorporated. Stir in the pickles.
- In a deep skillet, over medium heat, heat up the olive oil to about 350 degrees.
- Spread about 2 tablespoons of cheeseburger filling in a line on an egg roll, leaving about an inch on each side of the wrap.
- Carefully, fold the corner that's closest to you over the cheeseburger mixture, and tuck under the filling.
- After that, fold both side corners toward the center of the wrapper. Dip your fingers in egg white and run it along the edges of the wrapper to seal. Gently roll up the egg roll.
- Fry egg rolls in batches until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side, turning once the bottom side turns golden.
- Serve with thousand island dressing.
Notes
- Drain ground beef thoroughly after cooking to avoid soggy egg rolls and ensure a crisp wrapper.
- If fresh garlic is unavailable, substitute with about half a teaspoon of garlic powder for flavor.
- Use rice spring roll wrappers to make a gluten-free version while maintaining crispiness.
- Cool fried egg rolls on a wire rack instead of paper towels to prevent sogginess underneath.
- Check if oil is hot enough for frying by dropping a bit of water; it should sizzle immediately.
- Fry egg rolls in small batches to prevent overcrowding and maintain a crispy texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12egg rolls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 364 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 364kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 212mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 147mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 62IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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