Description
Crispy nacho egg rolls offer a delightful fusion of two beloved snacks. They combine the satisfying crunch of egg rolls with the savory, cheesy goodness of nachos, all encased in a golden, crispy wrapper. Perfect as an appetizer or a fun snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 (1.25 ounce) packet taco seasoning
- 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1/2 cup chopped pickled jalapeños (optional)
- 20 egg roll wrappers
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Salsa, sour cream, or guacamole for dipping (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning, Rotel, and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until liquid is mostly absorbed, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in shredded Mexican cheese blend and chopped pickled jalapeños (if using). Let the mixture cool slightly.
- Lay an egg roll wrapper on a clean surface with one corner pointing towards you. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the beef mixture onto the lower third of the wrapper.
- Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold in the side corners. Roll tightly from the bottom towards the top corner, moistening the top corner with a little water to seal.
- Heat about 2-3 inches of vegetable oil in a large pot or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully place egg rolls into the hot oil, a few at a time, being careful not to overcrowd the pot.
- Fry for 3-5 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, turning occasionally.
- Remove egg rolls with a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole for dipping, if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the beef mixture is not too wet before filling the egg rolls to prevent sogginess.
- Do not overfill the egg roll wrappers, or they may burst during frying.
- If you prefer a less spicy version, omit the pickled jalapeños.
- These egg rolls can be made ahead and frozen before frying. Thaw slightly before frying, or fry from frozen, adjusting cook time as needed.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Nacho, Egg Rolls, Crispy, Beef, Appetizer, Snack