Description
These Cheeseburger Spring Rolls are a crispy, savory twist on the classic cheeseburger, wrapped in delicate spring roll wrappers and fried to golden perfection. Filled with seasoned ground beef, onions, cheddar cheese, and pickles, they make a perfect snack or appetizer served with tangy dipping sauces.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 for best flavor)
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or American cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped dill pickles
Spring Rolls and Cooking
- 12 spring roll wrappers (thawed if frozen)
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 3 tablespoons water (mixed with flour into a paste for sealing)
- Oil for frying (or spray for air frying)
Dipping Sauces
- Mix of ketchup and mayonnaise
- Sweet chili sauce
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Cook Beef and Onions: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and finely diced onion, cooking until the meat is browned with crispy edges and onions are soft, about 7 minutes. Drain all the grease thoroughly.
- Season the Filling: Stir in ketchup, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper into the cooked beef mixture. Allow to cool for 5 minutes, then mix in shredded cheese and finely chopped dill pickles.
- Prepare Spring Roll Wrappers: Keep the spring roll wrappers covered with a damp towel to prevent drying out. Lay one wrapper flat, place about 2 tablespoons of the beef filling in the center.
- Roll the Spring Rolls: Fold the sides inward and roll tightly like a burrito. Seal the edges carefully using the flour and water paste. Avoid overfilling to prevent tearing.
- Fry the Rolls: Heat oil to 350°F, enough to cover the rolls about 2 inches deep. Fry 3 to 4 rolls at a time for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Air Fry Alternative: Lightly spritz the rolls with oil and cook in an air fryer at 390°F for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking for even crispness.
- Serve: Serve the hot Cheeseburger Spring Rolls with dipping sauces such as a mix of ketchup and mayonnaise or sweet chili sauce with sour cream.
- Freezing Instructions: Freeze uncooked rolls on a parchment-lined tray. Once solid, transfer them to a zip-top bag. Cook directly from frozen, adding 1 to 2 minutes to the frying or air frying time.
Notes
- Use 80/20 ground beef for optimal flavor and moisture balance.
- Keep spring roll wrappers covered with a damp towel to prevent drying out while assembling.
- The flour and water paste acts as a glue to seal the spring rolls effectively.
- Drain excess grease from cooked beef to avoid soggy rolls.
- Adjust seasoning according to your taste, especially salt and pepper.
- For a healthier option, use the air fryer method instead of deep frying.
- Freezing uncooked rolls is a great way to prep in advance; cook directly from frozen.
- Serve with your choice of dipping sauces for extra flavor contrast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
