Cheeseburger Egg Rolls

         Egg rolls are really a popular food item. They taste great, you can carry them with you and eat on the go and actually pretty simple to make. So why not make other types of egg rolls. You know, with everyday foods we eat. Those are the types of things that run through my mind, ALL THE TIME!! Most of the time it turns out really good. Other times, I become fixated until it does turn out the way I want it to.

That is an example of this recipe. I struggled for a bit when trying to put this together. Once I realized what I was doing, I felt foolish.

These are so simple to make, I can not believe how stumped I was at first.

Today, my dear friends, I bring you an American classic but with a Chinese flair! Welcome to the world of cheeseburger roll ups.

Frequently Asked Questions:

            Should I use Spring roll wrappers?

A spring roll wrapper would be too thin for this recipe. Use an egg roll or wonton wrapper. They hold up better.

            Can I substitute another meat?

You could use ground turkey, ground chicken or even sausage in place of the hamburger meat.

            Can I add pickles?

I would suggest using pickle relish. It seems to be easier to fold the wrappers when needed.

            Can I make these in the Air Fryer?

I have not tried this yet, so I do not know how they will turn out. I imagine that you can use it. I would set the temperature at 360*, and cook for 10 minutes. Check how they are doing every couple of minutes. They may not need the full 10 minutes.

What do you need to make Cheeseburger Egg Rolls

            2 pounds ground beef

            4 slices of bacon

            ½ white onion diced

            5 cloves of garlic, minced

            ½ cup diced pickles or pickle relish

            ½ tsp salt

            ½ tsp pepper

            ¼ cup cold water

            2 tsp cornstarch

            1 cup shredded cheese

            15 to 20 egg roll or wonton wrappers

How to make Cheeseburger Egg Rolls

FIRST STEP:

Fry the bacon in a large skillet

Set to the side when done frying

SECOND STEP:

In the same pan, add the garlic and the onion and sauté until the onions are translucent

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b)

Add the ground beef to the pan, crumbling it as you add it

THIRD STEP:

Season with salt and pepper. Cook until the ground beef is no longer pink

Remove from the heat and drain the excess fat from the pan

FOURTH STEP:

Chop the bacon into pieces and add to the beef

Add in the pickles and the cheese and stir well

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b)

FIFTH STEP:

Mix cornstarch and water together and using a pastry brush, brush the outer edges of the egg roll wrappers with the mix

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b)

Add roughly 3 tbsp of hamburger mix at one edge of the wrapper. Make it ½ inches from the sides

SIXTH STEP:

Fold in the sides of the wrapper and roll the wrapper and beef up lengthwise

Continue until all the ground beef mix is used

SEVENTH STEP:

Heat oil in a skillet about ½ inch deep, when the oil is hot carefully place some egg rolls in and fry, turning routinely to get all sides a golden brown

Place the egg rolls on paper towels or a cooling rack and continue until all rolls are cooked

EIGHTH STEP:

Serve with a dipping sauce of choice or mix ketchup with mayonnaise and add pickle relish to have a Big Mac style dipping sauce

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b)

c)

Enjoy!

YUM!