Mexican Egg Rolls
Chinese egg rolls are great – but have you ever tried the Mexican kind? Not many of us have. You are missing out on something great and something that the whole family eill enjoy. The rolls are full of some of the best ingredients and are great with any meal.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground round
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 1/2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
- 24 egg roll skins
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 1 to 2 fresh jalapenos, seeded and chopped *
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 pound sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 large egg whites, beaten
- 1/2 cup water
Directions:
In a heavy skillet begin to brown ground beef in 1 tablespoon oil. Add onion, green pepper, garlic, jalapeno(s), salt, chili powder, cumin and oregano. Stir to combine and continue to stir until onion and pepper begin to soften; drain well.
Add water, cover and reduce heat. Continue to cook until dry, approximately 25 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in grated cheese and Tabasco sauce.
Lay out all 24 egg roll skins flat with points facing you (like a diamond). Place 1 heaping tablespoon of meat and cheese mixture in center of each skin.
Fold bottom point of skin up to cover meat mixture. Fold left and right points into the center. Lastly, fold top point down to form a roll. Brush on beaten egg whites to seal.
Heat oil in deep fryer to 350º F. Cook rolls a few at a time in the fryer until brown (approximately 1 minute). Drain on paper towels.