Italian Beef Egg Rolls Recipe

McDonald’s most popular menu is the Italian beef egg rolls recipe. It is filled with meat, egg, and cheese. Thus, you get a perfect taste with every bite. Also, the crunchy outside and meaty inside of the egg rolls make them a perfect snack item. 

Thankfully, you can prepare it at home without any fuss. All you need is to follow the Italian beef egg rolls recipe. It is a quick-cooking item that takes less than 1 hour to finish. Also, you may preserve the rolls in the refrigerator and eat them for a few days. Kids will love it in their tiffin box. And you will love to bite it with a good dipping.

Italian Beef Egg Rolls Recipe

Recipe by Lindsay G. Cabral
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Cuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Easy
Servings

8

servings
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

10

minutes
Calories

36

kcal
Total time

30

minutes

Although the beef egg rolls recipe has an Italian word with its name, it is American cuisine. This delicious recipe is perfect when you are hungry like Tarrare and want some quick bites. Also, you may experiment with the recipe to create your tastes. 
Here, we will show it to you with cabbages, carrots, ground beef, and cheese for a cheesy crunchiness. If you wish, you can omit cabbages, carrots, or cheeses. It all depends on your taste buds.

Ingredients

  • 2-3 lbs. ground beef 

  • 1-2 medium-sized cabbage 

  • 1 lb. carrots

  • Shredded Mozzarella cheese 

  • Bread crumbs

  • 3-5 cloves of garlic

  • 2-3 medium onion

  • 3 tbsp. oil

  • 1/8 cup soy sauce

  • 2-3 tbsp. sesame oil

  • Salt and Pepper

  • Egg Roll Wrappers

  • Tools
  • Chopping board 

  • Cutting knife 

  • Grater 

  • Cooking pan

  • Skillet 

  • A small bowl 

  • Long-elongated spoon 

how to make Italian Beef Egg Rolls

  • Prepare all the ingredients: This Italian beef egg roll needs many ingredients. Also, it would help if you chopped the cabbages, carrots, onions, and garlic cloves finely. So, arrange all the items in your cutting area. It will help you work faster and cook better without any hastiness.
    Prepare all the ingredients
  •  Chop and grate the carrots and cabbages: After cleaning the vegetables, chop them finely with the chopping board and knife. After that, you should grate them with the grater. It will help you get the finest grating of the cabbages, carrots, and onions. Thus, they will mix with the grounded beef better for a uniform taste.
    Chop and grate the carrots and cabbages
  • Cook the cabbages and carrots: Set the cooking pan on the stove and heat it. Pour some sesame or olive oil to heat for 1 to 2 minutes. Also, add garlic cloves and chopped onions to it. Use salt and paper according to your taste. Finally, pour in the cabbages and carrots to cook for 3 to 5 minutes. 
    Cook the cabbages and carrots
  • Add beef and continue cooking : Add the grounded beef when you have cooked the cabbages and carrots for a couple of minutes. Also, add more sesame or olive if need be. Finally, pour in the soy sauce. The soy sauce will bring an earthly flavor to the egg roll recipe. 
    Add beef and continue cooking
  •  Set aside the cooked beef : When you have finished cooking the beef with carrots and cabbages, set it aside. It will allow the cooked beef to settle so you can later hold it with your hands. It is crucial as you will need to put the beef into the egg roll wrappers later. 
    Set aside the cooked beef
  •  Choose the roll wrappers : Now, you have to choose the roll wrappers. You can get it from the supermarket. There will be packages of 12, 24, or even 36 wrappers. You need to choose it depending on how much Italian beef egg roll you want to prepare and serve. 
    Choose the roll wrappers
  • Prepare the egg roll wrapper for use: The egg roll wrappers come in a plastic packet. Also, they may get stuck with one another. So, open the packet to place the roll wrappers conveniently. It will help you use them quickly to wrap the beef later. 
    Prepare the egg roll wrapper for use
  • Whisk and beat the egg: In a small bowl, whisk the egg to beat it lightly. The egg will bring crunchiness to the exterior side of the rolls with the combination of bread crumbs. You don’t need to whisk the eggs too much. Only a light beating will do. 
     Whisk and beat the egg
  • Fill the roll wrapper : Keep the egg roll wrapper on a plain surface and spread it evenly. As you work with the egg wrappers, pour in a few drops of oil in your hand. Then, rub it on your hand. It will give the egg roll a smoother feel with each bite. Also, place the cooked beef, cabbage, and carrot mixture and spread it. 
     Fill the roll wrapper
  • Wrap the rolls: After spreading the cooked beef evenly in the roll wrappers, pour in a small portion of the lightly beaten eggs. Also, spread the shredded Mozzarella cheese in it. Then, wrap it carefully to form a roll shape. You should press the ends of the roll so that the ingredients inside it don’t come off while frying them. 
    Wrap the rolls
  • Fry the beef egg rolls: Pour oil into the skillet or cooking pan. Once you have heated the oil to the right temperature, put three to four rolls in it. You need to continue to fry the rolls until it turns golden brown. We suggest you keep the stove heat medium for the best flavors. 
     Fry the beef egg rolls

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Serving Instructions For Italian Beef Egg Roll Recipe 

You may serve the beef egg roll with dips or salads. You may choose from the following dipping sauces. 

  1. Sweet and sour 
  2. Mustard honey 
  3. Sweet chill sauce 
  4. Soy sauce 
  5. Italian sauce 

You can prepare salads using parsley, green onions, salt, and olive oil.

Nutritional Value of Beef Egg Roll:

Calories36kcal
Total Carbs3.6g
Fiber0.3 g
Sugar0.7 g
Protein1.2 g
Fat 1.9 g
Monounsat. Fat0.9 g
Saturated Fat0.4g
Cholesterol1.7 mg
*The nutritional values of the egg roll are measured for a small egg roll weighing 12-13 grams.

Conclusion 

When you want to taste something delicious but are not in the mood to cook, this Italian beef egg roll recipe will be a real life-saver. Plus, kids will love it in their tiffin with pasta or noodles. Its crispy feel from the egg and meaty delicacy with the cheese will burst into your mouth. You will love the flavorsome recipe in the evenings.

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