Description
These Spicy Beef Dumpling Rolls are crispy, flavorful appetizers featuring a zesty ground beef filling combined with fresh vegetables and bold spices, all wrapped in thin spring roll wrappers and fried to golden perfection. Perfect as a snack or party finger food, they offer a delightful crunch with a spicy kick.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/4 cup grated carrots
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce (or more for extra spice)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wrapper and Frying
- 1 package spring roll wrappers (or dumpling wrappers)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, shredded cabbage, grated carrots, chopped green onions, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, sriracha sauce, rice vinegar, black pepper, and salt. Mix everything together until well combined to evenly distribute the flavors.
- Assemble the dumpling rolls: Lay a spring roll or dumpling wrapper on a clean surface. Place a spoonful of the beef filling in the center of the wrapper. Fold the sides over the filling and roll tightly, sealing the edges with a little water to prevent them from opening during frying.
- Heat the oil: In a large frying pan or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Ensure there is enough oil to cover at least half of the dumpling rolls for proper frying and crispiness.
- Fry the dumpling rolls: Carefully place a few dumpling rolls at a time into the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry them for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until they turn golden brown and crispy on all sides. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve: Serve the spicy beef dumpling rolls hot accompanied by dipping sauces such as soy sauce, sriracha, or sweet chili sauce for added flavor and spice.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, double-fry the rolls: fry once until light golden, drain, then fry again until deep golden brown.
- Adjust the amount of sriracha sauce to control spiciness according to your preference.
- Spring roll wrappers can be substituted with dumpling wrappers but may result in slightly different texture.
- Make sure to seal the edges well with water to prevent filling from leaking during frying.
- For a healthier option, you can bake the rolls at 400°F for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway, although frying gives the classic crispy texture.
