Egg Rolls
Description
Enjoy crispy, delicious egg rolls without breaking the bank! This easy-to-follow recipe yields about 25 egg rolls and is perfect for a crowd or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground protein (beef, pork, chicken, or turkey)
- 1 lb Carrots (shredded)
- 1/2 Cabbage (shredded)
- 12 oz Bean sprouts
- 1/2 Onion
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Cooking oil
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- 1 pkg Egg roll wrappers (25 sheets)
- 2 Eggs
Instructions
- 1 Prepare the filling
- Heat cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent.
- Add ground meat and cook until browned and crumbled.
- Stir in shredded carrots, bean sprouts, cabbage, and soy sauce. Cover and cook for a few minutes until vegetables are softened.
- Beat eggs and pour over the mixture. Turn off the heat to prevent overcooking the vegetables.
- Drain. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the mixture cool completely.
- 2
Assemble the egg rolls- Lay an egg roll wrapper on a flat surface with one corner pointing towards you, like a diamond.
- Place about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the filling in the center of the wrapper.
- Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold in the sides. Roll up the wrapper tightly, sealing the top with a beaten egg mixture.
- 3
Fry the egg rolls- Heat cooking oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 375°F (190°C).
- Carefully lower egg rolls into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove egg rolls from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- 4
Serve- Serve hot with sweet and sour sauce. Enjoy your homemade egg rolls!
NoteFor a healthier option, consider baking the egg rolls instead of frying.
Based on a recipe shared on Facebook.
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