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Taco Egg Rolls
Crispy egg roll shells filled with seasoned beef and cheese.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
24 mins
Servings: 20 taco egg rolls
Calories: 161 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American , Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 onion finely diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 ounce taco seasoning 1 pckg, or about 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning, plus water as per package
- 2 tablespoons salsa
- 20 egg roll wrappers mine were 5″x5″
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided, or Monterey jack, tex mex blend all work well
- oil for frying
Instructions
- Brown ground beef and onions until no pink remains. Add in green peppers, taco seasoning, salsa and water as required on the package. Cook until water evaporates.
- Lay each egg roll wrapper out with a corner pointing towards you. Place 1 ½ tablespoons of cheese and 1 ½ tablespoons taco filling in the center of each wrapper. Fold in the sides and roll the wrapper tightly. Use a dab of water to secure the tip of the wrapper. (If you don’t know how to roll an egg roll it usually shows on the package).
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NOTE: IT IS IMPORTANT TO MAKE SURE THE SIDES OF THE WRAPPER ARE TUCKED IN HOLDING THE INGREDIENTS IN. IF THEY LEAK, IT CAN CAUSE SPLATTERING.
- Preheat oil to 350°F. Fry each egg roll for about 4-5 minutes or until browned and crispy.
- Serve hot with sour cream and salsa!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
161
(8%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
175mg
(7%)
Potassium
109mg
(3%)
Vitamin A
110IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
5.2mg
(6%)
Calcium
68mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20taco egg rolls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 161
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 161 | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 175mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 109mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 110IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 5.2mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.