This recipe is inspired by some of my favorite NYC memories with my mom and my sister. I can't remember the name of the Soho restaurant that I'm sure is closed but back 10+ years ago they made these amazing Cheeseburger Spring Rolls. The restaurant was so cool and models and famous people were frequent visitors. My mom, sister and I would go and eat lunch and try not to stare at all the cool people around us. About a year ago I had the idea to recreate the cheeseburger spring rolls we loved so much and that's where this recipe came from! Details below:
Prep:
-You could chop the veggies in advance but theres really not a whole lot of prep needed here
Tips:
-You can make a big batch of these and then keep them in the freeze to have on hand for a quick snack, appetizer, or dinner
-Make this your own with your version of what you like on a burger! Feel free to decrease or increase the amounts of any of the ingredients or add anything else you like
Leftovers:
-Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer. When you are ready to reheat, put in the air fryer at 350 wrapped in foil for 10 minutes if from the fridge and 15 minutes if from the freezer, then unwrap for a few extra minutes until hot all the way through
The recipe:
Cheeseburger Spring Rolls
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Serves: 4-6
For the Spring Rolls
1 lb ground meat of your choice (I used a mix of venison and ground beef)
1 small tomato (a Roma works great here)
2-3 scallions
1 cup finely chopped greens of your choice (think cabbage, kale, or collard greens)
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon mayo
1 tablespoon mustard
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 cup grated cheese of your choice (I like cheddar but any cheese works!)
10-15 egg roll wrappers (the exact amount will depend on how much you fill them)
2 cups frying oil (avocado, canola or vegetable all work)
Instructions: 1. In a dutch oven or large saute pan, brown your meat
2. While that is browning, chop up your scallions and your greens
3. Once the meat is browned, add in your scallions, greens, ketchup, mayo, mustard, and garlic salt
4. Let that all cook to combine for about 5 minutes
5. Add in the cheese and cook until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes
6. Let the mixture cool
7. While the mixture is cooling, heat 2 cups of frying oil in a pan. You know it's ready when you sprinkle some water on top and the water sizzles
8. Take your wrappers and seaprate them all out so they don't stick together
9. To wrap the spring rolls, take about 1-2 tablespoons of your cheeseburger mixture into the center of a wrapper. Fold in the sides of the wrapper on top of the mixture, and then roll the whole thing into a tight little log. Repeat until you have finished all your cheeseburger mixture
10. Fry each spring roll until deeply golden brown on all sides
11. Cool on a wire rack if you are storing in the fridge or freeze for later
12. If you are eating right away, just serve and enjoy!
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