Saint Patrick’s Day Corned Beef and Cabbage Eggroll Appetizer 

These wonderful St. Patrick’s Day egg rolls will make you feel like you’ve discovered a pot of gold with its delicious stuffing of soft cabbage and delectable corned beef.

So, if you’re in the mood for a delicious egg roll recipe, look no further than this corned beef and cabbage recipe. This St. Patrick’s Day egg roll recipe uses your traditional corned beef and cabbage while adding a little cultural food mixture flare. You can make these for St. Patrick’s Day or with leftovers. These are also amazing any time of year too! They’re great at parties and even in front of the TV with your favorite show.

As far as using leftovers from St. Patrick’s Day, just use what you have instead of fresh ingredients. I do, however, recommend you use your leftovers as soon as possible for the best flavor and freshness for this recipe. All you have to do is add your leftovers in with the onions in this recipe for a few minutes and that’s it!

Egg rolls of course are not considered Irish. In fact, egg rolls originated from China. However, egg rolls can easily be found at all major grocery retailers. Egg rolls are very simple and tasty to make. All you have to do is place your ingredients in your egg roll, wrap, and seal. Once the roll has been made, and all contents are tucked safely inside, you can fry or bake them. The end result is a crispy golden-brown goodness. They’re so easy to make you can involve your kids too!

You may be second guessing this combination of cabbage and corned beef in an egg roll. I can understand where you’re coming from. Trust me on this one! I never let you down when it comes to food. These egg rolls are not like any you may have tried before. You’ll thank me later! Get ready to turn your St. Patrick’s Day meal around with these egg rolls as your go-to from here on out.

What are the ingredients?

Traditional egg rolls already contain cabbage but also contain carrots and either shrimp or chicken. These St. Patrick’s Day egg rolls have carrots, cabbage, and of course, corned beef. It really is a grand partnership of flavors. You’ll enjoy the heat of the meat and the delicious, and nutritiousness, of the veggies. Then, everything is tucked into an egg roll and fried to golden, crispy perfection.

You can also make these egg rolls in the oven and skip the frying. If you go the baked route you can save on calories and just generally have a healthier egg roll. However, baked are unfortunately not going to taste as good as fried. The option is still there though for whatever reason. Air frying is also very popular these days if you have an air fryer.

Egg roll wrappers themselves are very versatile. You don’t just have to make egg rolls with them! Anything can be a filling to an egg roll wrapper. Some options are pies, mozzarella, filling for taco, breakfast type foods, and so on. The options are endless, so don’t be afraid to experiment with them. In almost all cases you are preparing your egg roll wrapper the same way: fill, seal, and fry! Some ingredients may ooze out more than others, so do keep that in mind when playing around with egg rolls in the kitchen.

SIDES FOR ST PATRICKS DAY EGG ROLLS

I personally love serving these egg rolls alongside potato dishes and fresh bread. Baked, roasted, soup, etc. all things potato related are great with these St. Patrick’s Day egg rolls. As far as bread, if you can make your own bread from scratch, it just adds to the deliciousness of the entire meal. There’s also a ton of Irish inspired recipes to try out if you want to have themed sides. They are also great by themselves, so don’t do sides if you don’t want to!

What do you need to make Saint Patrick’s Day Eggrolls

1.5 qt. oil 

2 cups coleslaw 

1 tbsp water 

1/2 C. onion, thinly sliced

4 oz corned beef, chopped

1/2 teaspoon black pepper 

1/4 teaspoon salt 

1 C. potatoes, cooked and diced

1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, divided 

8 egg roll wrappers, 7 in sq.

2 tbsp all-purpose flour 

2 tbsp water

How to make Saint Patrick’s Day Eggrolls

FIRST STEP:

Chop and cook your potatoes first if you have not yet.

Heat your oil to 375F in a large pan on medium-high heat.

SECOND STEP:

Add the coleslaw, onions, and water to the heated skillet and cook until both are soft.

Add in the beef, salt, and pepper and cook for one to two minutes. 

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Move to a bowl and add in the potatoes that are cooked.

THIRD STEP:

In a separate bowl, add the 2 tbsp of water and flour to create a paste.

FOURTH STEP:

To make an egg roll, lay your wrapper in a diamond shape with the point in your direction.

Next, add the mixture in 1/3 cup measured portion to the center of the wrapper. Add some cheese.

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Finally, fold corner to corner and roll. Finish off with the paste to seal the lines in the egg roll wrapper.

FIFTH STEP:

You can also spray your egg rolls at this point with cooking spray or oil if you’re air frying or baking.

As a last step, fry your St. Patrick’s Day egg roll wrapper until they are golden brown all around.

SIXTH STEP:

The same result should be sought in air frying or baking.

Keep your egg rolls brushed with oil or sprayed with cooking spray to get the desired golden, crispy result.

ENJOY!