Description
Spicy Beef Dumpling Rolls are a delicious Asian-inspired appetizer featuring a flavorful ground beef filling seasoned with garlic, ginger, chili, and savory sauces, wrapped in dumpling or spring roll wrappers and pan-fried to a crispy golden perfection. Perfect for a spicy snack or party appetizer served hot with a tangy dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Filling
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce or sambal oelek
For the Rolls
- 20 to 24 dumpling wrappers or spring roll wrappers
- Water for sealing
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil for pan-frying
Optional Dipping Sauce
- Soy sauce
- Rice vinegar
- Chili oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, finely chopped green onions, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, salt, black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, and chili garlic sauce. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated and evenly distributed.
- Assemble the Rolls: Lay one dumpling or spring roll wrapper on a clean, dry surface. Place about 2 tablespoons of the beef mixture near one edge of the wrapper. Fold the sides inward and tightly roll the wrapper into a cigar shape, sealing the edge with a small amount of water to keep it closed. Repeat this process with the remaining wrappers and filling, keeping the assembled rolls covered with a damp towel to prevent drying out.
- Pan-Fry the Rolls: Heat 2 tablespoons of neutral oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the rolls seam-side down in the pan to ensure they stay closed while cooking. Fry each side for 2 to 3 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown and cooked through, turning carefully to brown all sides evenly.
- Drain and Serve: Remove the cooked rolls from the skillet and place them briefly on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve the spicy beef dumpling rolls hot with your choice of dipping sauce such as soy sauce, rice vinegar, and chili oil for an extra kick.
Notes
- Keep the dumpling or spring roll wrappers covered with a damp cloth while assembling to prevent them from drying out and cracking.
- For a lighter cooking option, you can bake the rolls at 400°F (200°C) for 15 to 18 minutes or air fry them instead of pan-frying.
- Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the amount of chili garlic sauce according to your heat preference.
- Ensure the rolls are sealed tightly to avoid filling leakage during cooking.
