Tex Mex egg rolls are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course that combines the flavors of Mexican and American cuisine. They are made with a wonton wrapper that is filled with a mixture of ground beef, beans, corn, cheese, and spices, and then deep-fried until golden brown. Tex Mex egg rolls can be served with a variety of dipping sauces, such as salsa, guacamole, or sour cream. They are a great party food or a quick and easy weeknight meal.
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TEX-MEX EGG ROLLS WITH CREAMY CILANTRO DIPPING SAUCE
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 1h10m
Yield 28 egg rolls
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Cook rice according to package directions, using 1 teaspoon salt. Cool completely.
- Cook sausage in a skillet over medium heat, stirring until it crumbles and is no longer pink; drain well. Let cool.
- Stir together rice, sausage, black beans, and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Spoon about 1/3 cup rice mixture in center of each egg roll wrapper. Fold top corner of wrapper over filling, tucking tip of corner under filling; fold left and right corners over filling. Lightly brush remaining corner with egg; tightly roll filled end toward the remaining corner, and gently press to seal.
- Pour oil into heavy Dutch oven; heat to 375 degrees F. Fry egg rolls, in batches, 2 to 3 minutes or until golden. Drain on wire rack over paper towels. Serve with Creamy Cilantro Dipping Sauce. Garnish, if desired.
- Process first 5 ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Garnish, if desired. Note: For a beautiful presentation, cut top from 1 large red bell pepper, reserving top; remove and discard seeds and membrane, leaving pepper intact. Arrange bell pepper on a serving plate, and fill with sauce.
TEX MEX EGG ROLLS
Make and share this Tex Mex Egg Rolls recipe from Food.com.
Provided by mermaidmagic
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 appetizer rolls
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Season chicken breast with salt and pepper (on both sides).
- Grill for 4 to 5 minutes per side or until done.
- In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil on medium-high heat.
- Add the red pepper and onion and sauté for a few minutes, until tender.
- Cut the cooked chicken into small cubes and add it to the pepper and onion mixture.
- Add the corn, black beans, spinach, jalapeno peppers, parsley, cumin, and salt.
- Cook 5- 10 minutes more, stirring frequently, until everything is heated throughout.
- Remove pan from heat and add the cheese.
- Stir until the cheese is mixed in well and melted.
- Wrap about ten eggroll wrappers in a moist paper towel and microwave on high temperature for about fifteen seconds.
- Spoon approximately two tablespoons of the chicken mixture into the center.
- Roll it up like you would a burrito (ends in first, then around the middle), making sure its very tight.
- If desired, place a toothpick in it to hold, then arrange on a plate.
- Cover the plate with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 6 hours.
- (or overnight).
- Make the dip by combining all ingredients in a bowl.
- Spoon into container and refrigerate until needed.
- Preheat frying oil to 375 degrees.
- Deep fry the eggrolls in the hot oil for 2-5 minutes, until golden brown.
- Place on a warm plate lined with paper towels to drain.
- Slice each eggroll diagonally and serve with dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.8, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 17.4, Sodium 436.7, Carbohydrate 24.4, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 0.8, Protein 7
Tips:
- For a crispy egg roll wrapper, brush it with oil before baking.
- To prevent the egg rolls from sticking to the baking sheet, line it with parchment paper.
- If you don't have a baking sheet, you can also fry the egg rolls in a pan with a little oil.
- Serve the egg rolls with your favorite dipping sauce, such as sweet and sour sauce, chili sauce, or ranch dressing.
- You can also add other ingredients to the egg rolls, such as cooked rice, black beans, or corn.
Conclusion:
Tex-Mex egg rolls are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They're perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can also be served as a main course with a side of rice and beans. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a fun and easy Tex-Mex recipe, give these egg rolls a try!
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