Description
Savory cheeseburger egg rolls combine classic American diner flavors with crispy Asian-style wrapping. Melted cheese, ground beef, and tangy sauce create an irresistible fusion you’ll crave at first bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 12 egg roll wrappers
- ½ cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsps mustard
- 2 tbsps ketchup
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup pickles, diced
- ¼ cup red/green bell peppers, chopped (optional)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1 egg (optional for egg wash)
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Sizzle ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, seasoning with salt, pepper, and garlic powder until thoroughly browned. Drain excess grease and sauté finely chopped onions until translucent.
- Flavor Infusion: Remove skillet from heat and blend in shredded cheddar cheese, tangy mustard, sweet ketchup, and chopped dill pickles, creating a rich, harmonious filling mixture.
- Wrapping Technique: Position an egg roll wrapper diagonally, creating a diamond shape. Spoon beef mixture slightly below the center, fold bottom corner over filling, tuck side edges, and roll tightly from bottom to top, sealing the final edge with water.
- Frying Process: Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to 375°F. Carefully lower egg rolls in small batches, rotating occasionally to ensure even, golden-brown crispiness for 2-3 minutes.
- Finishing Touch: Transfer crispy egg rolls to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve immediately with preferred dipping sauce for a mouthwatering appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Meat Preparation Tip: Brown beef thoroughly to develop rich, deep flavors and eliminate any raw meat texture.
- Ingredient Balancing: Mix cheese, mustard, ketchup, and pickles evenly to create a harmonious blend of tangy and savory notes.
- Wrapper Technique: Fold egg roll edges tightly to prevent oil seepage and ensure a perfectly crispy exterior during frying.
- Oil Temperature Control: Maintain consistent 375°F heat for golden-brown crunch and prevent soggy or greasy egg rolls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg