Ingredients
Beef Mixture
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 small onion, diced fine
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt & pepper to taste
Big Mac Egg Rolls
- 12 slices American cheese
- 1/2 cup diced dill pickles
- 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 12 egg roll wrappers
- Oil for frying (vegetable oil recommended)
Special Sauce for Dipping
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 1/2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook the Beef Mixture: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and diced onions until the beef is almost done with a little pink remaining. Stir in yellow mustard, ketchup, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce and continue cooking until the beef is fully cooked and no longer pink. Drain any excess fat if desired, season with salt and pepper to taste, and transfer to a bowl to cool slightly.
- Prepare the Egg Roll Wrappers: Lay a single egg roll wrapper diagonally on a clean work surface. Place a slice of American cheese in the center, oriented so the square’s edges do not line up with the wrapper’s corners. Add 1-2 tablespoons of the beef mixture on top of the cheese, then sprinkle with diced dill pickles and a pinch of sesame seeds.
- Wrap the Egg Rolls: Wet the edges of the wrapper lightly with water. Fold the bottom corner over the filling, tuck in the sides tightly, and continue rolling upwards until sealed. Repeat this process for all 12 egg rolls, ensuring the filling remains centered for ease of folding.
- Heat the Oil: Pour 1-2 inches of vegetable oil into a skillet and heat over medium heat until it reaches 375°F. It is recommended to start the oil a little hotter than 375°F as the temperature will drop when the egg rolls are added.
- Fry the Egg Rolls: Carefully fry the egg rolls, turning occasionally, until they turn a golden brown on all sides. This should take about 3-5 minutes. Remove them and place on a paper towel-lined plate or wire rack to drain excess oil. Immediately sprinkle with additional sesame seeds so they stick to the oil-coated surface.
- Make the Special Sauce: While the egg rolls cool slightly, combine mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, sugar, yellow mustard, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder in a bowl. Stir well to blend.
- Serve: Serve the crispy Big Mac Egg Rolls warm with the special sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Mix the special sauce in advance and chill it before assembling the egg rolls to allow the flavors to meld.
- Lay out all egg roll wrappers and portion the beef mixture evenly to ensure you have enough filling for all the rolls.
- Heat the frying oil slightly above 375°F initially; the temperature will decrease when egg rolls are added.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds on the egg rolls immediately after frying for better adhesion; they won’t stick if added later.
- Alternatively, sesame seeds can be added inside the egg rolls before wrapping.
- Keep the filling centered in the wrapper to make rolling easier and avoid tearing.
- Use only a few drops of water to seal the wrappers; too much water can cause them to become sticky and tear.
- If preferred, substitute American cheese with cheddar cheese for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American