Cheeseburger Egg Rolls
Cheeseburger Egg Rolls
Ingredients
For the Cheeseburger Filling
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 8 slices American cheese, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
For Assembly and Frying
- 12 egg roll wrappers, standard size
- 1 egg, beaten
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying
For Serving
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef and diced yellow onion. Break up the beef with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.
⏱️ 8 min
- 2
Reduce heat to medium. Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Remove the skillet from the heat. Add the chopped American cheese and shredded cheddar cheese to the beef mixture. Stir until the cheese is melted and well combined with the beef. Set aside to cool slightly.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Lay an egg roll wrapper on a clean, flat surface with one corner pointing towards you (diamond shape). Place about 2-3 tablespoons of the cheeseburger filling in the center of the wrapper, forming a log shape.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Fold the bottom corner of the wrapper over the filling. Fold in the left and right corners towards the center. Roll the wrapper tightly from the bottom upwards. Before sealing, brush the top corner with a little beaten egg to help it stick.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Repeat the wrapping process for the remaining filling and wrappers.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F. Ensure there is enough oil to submerge the egg rolls.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 8
Carefully place 2-3 egg rolls into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 3-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 9
Remove the fried egg rolls with tongs and place them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Repeat with the remaining egg rolls.
⏱️ 5 min
- 10
Serve hot with ranch dressing and Sriracha sauce for dipping or drizzling.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Cheeseburger Egg Rolls
Ingredients
For the Cheeseburger Filling
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 8 slices American cheese, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
For Assembly and Frying
- 12 egg roll wrappers, standard size
- 1 egg, beaten
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying
For Serving
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef and diced yellow onion. Break up the beef with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.
⏱️ 8 min - 2
Reduce heat to medium. Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Remove the skillet from the heat. Add the chopped American cheese and shredded cheddar cheese to the beef mixture. Stir until the cheese is melted and well combined with the beef. Set aside to cool slightly.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Lay an egg roll wrapper on a clean, flat surface with one corner pointing towards you (diamond shape). Place about 2-3 tablespoons of the cheeseburger filling in the center of the wrapper, forming a log shape.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Fold the bottom corner of the wrapper over the filling. Fold in the left and right corners towards the center. Roll the wrapper tightly from the bottom upwards. Before sealing, brush the top corner with a little beaten egg to help it stick.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Repeat the wrapping process for the remaining filling and wrappers.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F. Ensure there is enough oil to submerge the egg rolls.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 8
Carefully place 2-3 egg rolls into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 3-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 9
Remove the fried egg rolls with tongs and place them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Repeat with the remaining egg rolls.
⏱️ 5 min - 10
Serve hot with ranch dressing and Sriracha sauce for dipping or drizzling.
⏱️ 1 min