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"Crispy cheeseburger egg rolls filled with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese, served with a creamy dipping sauce for an easy homemade appetizer

Shatteringly crisp egg rolls filled with seasoned ground beef

Shatteringly crisp egg rolls filled with seasoned ground beef, caramelized onions, and a gooey blend of mozzarella and cheddar. Perfect as an appetizer or fun dinner—these disappear fast.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
10 minutes
Total Time 58 minutes
Servings: 14 egg rolls
Course: Appetizer / Main
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • 12 –14 egg roll wrappers
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Ranch or garlic aioli for serving

Equipment

  • Large skillet, deep skillet or Dutch oven, thermometer, tongs, paper towels or wire rack

Method
 

  1. Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened and beginning to caramelize, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Season with Worcestershire, salt, pepper, and paprika. Cool 10 minutes.
  3. Stir in both cheeses until combined.
  4. Place an egg roll wrapper in diamond orientation. Add about 3 tablespoons filling. Fold bottom corner over filling, fold in sides, and roll tightly. Seal with water.
  5. Heat 2 inches of oil to 350°F. Fry egg rolls in batches 3–4 minutes, turning once, until deeply golden. Drain on paper towels.
  6. Serve immediately with ranch or garlic aioli.

Notes

Keep wrappers covered while working. Maintain oil temperature for best crispness. Filling can be made ahead. Best eaten fresh but leftovers reheat well in the oven or air fryer.