Description
Korean ground beef egg rolls blend savory Asian flavors with crispy textures, creating an irresistible fusion appetizer. Packed with seasoned meat, these golden-brown rolls will satisfy cravings and impress guests at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) lean ground beef
- 24 egg roll wrappers
- 10 Napa cabbage leaves, torn into small squares
Seasonings and Sauces:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup lite soy sauce
- ½ tablespoon (7.5 milliliters) Sriracha
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) fresh ginger, minced
Vegetables and Cooking Components:
- 2 carrots, cut into matchsticks
- Oil, for frying
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high temperature, preparing for a flavorful cooking experience.
- Introduce ground beef to the pan, combining it with aromatic sesame oil, minced garlic, and ginger. Cook thoroughly until the meat transforms into a rich, caramelized texture.
- Eliminate excess fat from the skillet, leaving just enough to maintain moisture. Incorporate brown sugar, soy sauce, and Sriracha, creating a complex flavor profile that coats the beef completely.
- Allow the beef mixture to simmer until the liquid reduces and forms a glossy, concentrated glaze that clings to the meat.
- Transfer the beef to a separate container, then quickly sauté carrot matchsticks in the same pan until they become slightly tender but retain a crisp bite.
- Let the beef and carrots cool to room temperature, preventing potential moisture from compromising the egg roll wrapper’s integrity.
- Lay out egg roll wrappers on a clean, flat surface, preparing for assembly.
- Position a small piece of Napa cabbage as the foundational layer for each wrapper.
- Strategically place carrot pieces and a measured portion of beef mixture atop the cabbage, ensuring an even distribution of ingredients.
- Carefully seal the egg rolls by moistening wrapper edges, folding sides inward, and rolling tightly to create a compact, secure package.
- Arrange the prepared rolls on a freezer-safe tray, ensuring they are not touching, and freeze until solid to maintain their shape during cooking.
- Deep fry the frozen egg rolls in hot oil, maintaining a consistent 350°F temperature, until they develop a golden, crispy exterior.
- Immediately transfer fried egg rolls to a wire rack, allowing excess oil to drain and preserving their crunchiness for optimal serving.
Notes
- Beef transforms from simple ground meat to a flavor-packed Korean-inspired filling with just a few pantry ingredients.
- Carrots and cabbage add crunch and freshness, balancing the rich, spicy meat mixture inside crispy wrappers.
- Freezing egg rolls before frying creates the ultimate golden, crispy exterior while keeping the inside perfectly moist and delectable.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg