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Nacho Egg Rolls

Crispy golden egg rolls stuffed with seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar, jalapeños, and cream cheese — all the flavors of loaded nachos in one crunchy handheld bite.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 16 egg rolls
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20 blend recommended
  • 1 packet taco seasoning or 2 tbsp homemade blend
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper optional
  • 0.5 cup white onion diced
  • 0.5 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1-2 jalapeños seeded and finely diced
  • 1.5 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 cup cream cheese softened
Assembly & Frying
  • 16-18 egg roll wrappers
  • 1 egg beaten, for sealing
  • vegetable oil for frying
For Dipping
  • sour cream
  • salsa or pico de gallo
  • guacamole

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven
  • Kitchen Thermometer
  • Slotted Spoon
  • Paper towels

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned and fully cooked, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add taco seasoning, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne. Stir to coat and cook 1–2 more minutes.
  3. Add diced onion, red bell pepper, and jalapeños. Cook 3–4 minutes until softened. Remove from heat and cool 5–10 minutes.
  4. Stir cream cheese into the warm beef mixture until melted and combined. Fold in shredded cheddar. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Lay an egg roll wrapper in a diamond shape on a flat surface. Place 2–3 tablespoons of filling near the bottom third.
  6. Fold the bottom corner up over the filling, tuck in both side corners, and roll tightly toward the top corner. Brush the final corner with beaten egg and press to seal.
  7. Heat 2–3 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry egg rolls in batches of 3–4 for 3–4 minutes, turning occasionally, until deep golden and crispy.
  8. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with sour cream, salsa, and guacamole.

Notes

For the air fryer method: preheat to 390°F, spray egg rolls with cooking spray, and air fry in a single layer for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through. Do not overfill wrappers — 2 to 3 tablespoons of filling per roll is the sweet spot. Let the filling cool before rolling to prevent wrapper blowouts during frying. Assembled unfried egg rolls can be refrigerated up to 24 hours or frozen up to 2 months.