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Close-up of a crunchy roll cut open to reveal melted cheese and beef inside.

Cheeseburger Egg Rolls

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Crispy Cheeseburger Egg Rolls filled with seasoned beef, bacon, onions, pickles, and cheese wrapped in golden wrappers for a fun twist on a classic.
8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 4 slices bacon
  • ½ white onion diced
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup diced pickles or pickle relish
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ cup cold water
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar recommended
  • 15 –20 egg roll or wonton wrappers
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions
 

Cook the bacon

  1. In a large skillet, fry the bacon until crisp. Remove from the pan and set aside to cool on paper towels.

Sauté aromatics

  1. Using the same skillet, sauté the onion and garlic in the bacon drippings until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.

Cook the ground beef

  1. Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks. Season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking until the beef is no longer pink. Drain excess fat.

Combine filling

  1. Chop the cooled bacon into small pieces and return it to the skillet with the beef. Stir in the diced pickles and shredded cheese until the mixture is well combined. Remove from heat.

Prepare wrappers

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water to form a slurry. Place an egg roll wrapper on a flat surface and brush the edges lightly with the slurry.

Fill and roll

  1. Place approximately 3 tablespoons of the beef mixture along one edge of the wrapper, keeping the filling about ½ inch from the sides. Fold in the sides and roll tightly to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.

Fry egg rolls

  1. Heat oil in a skillet to approximately 350°F, about ½ inch deep. Fry the egg rolls in batches, turning occasionally, until evenly golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate or a cooling rack to drain excess oil.

Serve

  1. Serve hot with dipping sauces such as ketchup, ranch, or a Big Mac-style sauce made with mayonnaise, ketchup, and pickle relish.

Notes

To prepare Cheeseburger Egg Rolls gluten-free, substitute the egg roll or wonton wrappers with certified gluten-free wrappers (available in specialty or health food stores). Verify that the pickles, bacon, and seasonings are labeled gluten-free to avoid cross-contamination.
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