Korean Ground Beef Egg Rolls Recipe
Rebecca
When I first made these Korean Ground Beef Egg Rolls, I knew they’d quickly become a favorite in my recipe collection. Imagine crispy, golden wrappers encasing a savory filling packed with the bold flavors of soy sauce, ginger, and sesame oil.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
- Lean ground beef
- Onion
- Garlic
- Carrots
- Green onions
- Soy sauce
- Sesame oil
- Brown sugar
- Fresh ginger
- Red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper
- Cooking oil
- Egg roll wrappers
- Cornstarch mixed with water for sealing
- Oil for frying
Start by heating up a skillet with some oil to sauté your finely chopped onion and minced garlic. Allow them to cook for about two minutes until fragrant and translucent. Next, add your ground beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through.
Once the beef is fully cooked, stir in grated carrots, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, minced ginger, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes. Don’t forget to season with salt and pepper to taste! Cook everything together for another two to three minutes, then remove from heat to cool.
Place your egg roll wrapper on a flat surface so one corner is pointing toward you. Spoon some of the cooled filling into the center. Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then tuck in the sides before rolling it up tightly like a burrito. Dab the edges with your cornstarch-water mixture to seal them up securely.
Heat oil in a deep frying pan until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Gently place the prepared egg rolls into the pan and fry for 3-4 minutes per side, or until delightfully crisp and golden brown. Once done, transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Chill the Filling: Make sure the filling is cool before stuffing the wrappers to avoid sogginess.
- Heat the Oil: Always check your oil temperature to make sure the egg rolls fry up crispy instead of greasy.
- Use Fresh Wrappers: Stale wrappers crack easily, so grab a fresh pack!
- Don’t Overfill: A little filling goes a long way, and overloading can make rolling tricky.
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