Ginger Cranberry & Walnut Crispy Beef Rolls
These Ginger Cranberry & Walnut Crispy Beef Rolls offer a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and crunchy textures. The rich, spiced beef filling is enhanced with honey, cranberries, and walnuts, then wrapped in a crispy golden shell. Serve with homemade sweet Thai chili sauce for an irresistible appetizer or snack!
Ingredients
- For the Crispy Beef Rolls:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1-2 inches fresh ginger grated
- 1 tbsp chili crisp oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- ¼ cup dried cranberries roughly chopped
- ¼ cup walnuts roughly chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- 8-10 egg roll wrappers
- Cooking oil for frying
- For the Homemade Sweet Thai Chili Sauce Optional:
- ¼ cup granulated cane sugar
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup water
- ½ cup rice vinegar
- 3 garlic cloves grated
- 2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tbsp water
- 1 tbsp flour
Instructions
- For the Crispy Beef Rolls:
- Prepare the Filling:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, grated ginger, chili crisp oil, and honey. Sauté for 2 more minutes, or until beef is fully cooked.
- Mix in dried cranberries, walnuts, and parsley. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Assemble the Egg Rolls:
- Lightly wet the edges of an egg roll wrapper with water.
- Place 2-3 tablespoons of the beef mixture in the center.
- Fold the wrapper over the filling and roll tightly, sealing the edges.
- Fry Until Crispy:
- Heat cooking oil in a frying pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry in small batches of 2-3 rolls, cooking 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Drain on a paper towel and serve warm with sweet Thai chili sauce.
- For the Sweet Thai Chili Sauce (Optional):
- Make the Base:
- In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine sugar, honey, and ¼ cup water. Stir until sugar dissolves.
- Thicken the Sauce:
- Whisk together ½ tbsp water and flour in a small bowl.
- Stir in rice vinegar, garlic, red pepper flakes, and paprika into the saucepan.
- Add the flour mixture and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes until thickened.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Air Fryer Method: Brush the rolls with oil and air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Baking Option: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 18-20 minutes until crispy.
- Spicy Kick: Add extra chili crisp oil or Sriracha to the filling.
- Nut-Free Option: Swap walnuts for sunflower seeds or omit them.