These birria egg rolls are easy and delicious! Use them as an appetizer or a main dish. As an appetizer, serve with salsa. As a main dish, serve on a bed of lettuce with all the taco fixings you love.
Ingredients
- egg roll wrappers: 1 pack (14 ounce pack)
- lean ground beef: 1 pound
- taco seasoning mix: 1 pack (1.25 ounce pack)
- green chilies: 1 can (4 ounce can, drained, diced)
- pepper jack cheese: 2 cups (shredded)
- oil for frying: 4 cups (or as needed)
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Stages of cooking
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Crumble ground beef into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until evenly browned, then drain off grease. Add taco seasoning and cook according to package directions. Set aside.
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Heat 1-inch-deep oil in a large skillet or preheat a deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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Lay out one egg roll wrapper at a time. Place a rounded tablespoon of seasoned ground beef in the center. Top with a small spoonful of green chilies and a little bit of shredded cheese. Roll up according to package instructions, and seal edges, wetting with water if necessary. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
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Fry rolls in hot oil until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove from oil to drain on paper towels. Serve hot and fresh.
