Description
Crispy Korean ground beef egg rolls blend savory flavors with crunchy textures from Korean cuisine. Packed with umami-rich ingredients, these rolls offer a delightful fusion that satisfies you with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) lean ground beef
- 24 egg roll wrappers
- 10 Napa cabbage leaves, torn into small squares
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup lite soy sauce
- ½ tbsp (7.5 ml) Sriracha
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp (5 ml) fresh ginger, minced
- 2 carrots, cut into matchsticks
- Oil, for frying
Instructions
- Sear Beef Base: Ignite a large skillet over medium-high heat, introducing ground beef with sesame oil, minced garlic, and ginger. Cook until meat caramelizes and develops a rich, deep color.
- Flavor Infusion: Drain excess fat, then introduce brown sugar, soy sauce, and Sriracha. Simmer until liquid transforms into a glossy, concentrated glaze enveloping the meat completely.
- Vegetable Preparation: In the same pan, quickly sauté carrot matchsticks until they reach a tender-crisp texture, preserving their vibrant character.
- Cooling Phase: Allow beef and carrots to reach room temperature, preventing moisture from compromising egg roll wrapper integrity.
- Wrapper Assembly: Position Napa cabbage as a base on each egg roll wrapper, strategically layering carrot pieces and beef mixture. Moisten wrapper edges, fold sides inward, and roll tightly to create compact parcels.
- Freezing Technique: Arrange rolls on a freezer-safe tray, ensuring separation, and freeze until solidly set.
- Final Cooking: Deep fry frozen egg rolls at 350°F, achieving a golden, crispy exterior. Immediately transfer to a wire rack to drain excess oil and maintain optimal crunchiness.
Notes
- Prep Ahead Strategy: Freeze egg rolls before frying to prevent wrapper breakage and ensure crispy, uniform texture during cooking.
- Oil Temperature Control: Maintain exact 350°F for perfect golden-brown exterior without greasy or undercooked centers.
- Moisture Management: Cool beef and carrots completely to prevent soggy wrappers and maintain crisp structural integrity.
- Wrapper Sealing Technique: Moisten edges and roll tightly, folding sides inward to create leak-proof, compact egg rolls that won’t unravel during frying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 236
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 354 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg