Taco Egg Rolls

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These Taco Egg Rolls are the perfect fusion recipe, combining Asian and Mexican inspirations in a crispy and flavorful appetizer. The best part is that they only take 15 minutes to make!

Taco Egg Rolls with meat and herbs on a plate.

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Egg Rolls

There is some controversy as to when this crispy pocket was created. Some say it was in American in the 1800’s. While others claim it was in ancient China. They 1st appeared in a cookbook in the 1900 hundreds and have been loved ever since.

Why This Taco Egg Roll Recipe is a Keeper

Taco egg rolls are a fun and delicious way to enjoy tacos and egg rolls in one bite. They are crispy, cheesy, and savory, and they are great for parties, game days, or family dinners. They are also easy to make and customize, and they are sure to please everyone.

  • 15 Minutes : Make this as an appetizer or meal. It only takes minutes and are so good.
  • Easy Ingredients: They only takes a few ingredients that you probably have on hand.
  • Family Friendly: They are fun for kids to help make and so easy for them to eat.
  • Adaptable: Can make it low-carb, you can add vegetables or make in the air fryer if you like.

If you’re looking for more Egg Roll inspired recipes, try these Crispy Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls and Air Fryer Chicken Egg Rolls.

How do You Wrap an Egg Roll?

A plate of taco egg rolls.
  • Place the square edge of the egg roll wrapper on a flat surface in a diamond configuration (so that a corner is facing toward you).
  • Squeeze the filling lightly in your palm so it’s free of air bubbles and easier to wrap. Place the filling on the lower third of the wrapper.
  • Roll the corner closest to you over the filling once, gently tucking it under filling.
  • Fold the left and right sides of the wrapper over the center, forming an envelope shape and holding the ingredients.
  • Dip your finger in water or beaten egg and brush the top corner of the wrapper to seal it. Roll the wrapper up to the top corner, pressing lightly to seal the egg rolls.
  • Make sure the edges of the wrapper are tucked in to prevent leaking.

Ingredient Notes for the Taco Filling

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You only need four easy ingredients and some oil for frying. Making it a quick snack idea. Whip up a batch in no time.

  • Ground Beef: A nice 80/20 beef to make this recipe.
  • Taco Seasoning: Try making your own. That way you can control the amount of each seasoning.
  • Egg Roll Wraps: A package of egg roll wrappers.

See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.

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Variations and Substitutions to Make Taco Egg Rolls

It is easy to adjust the ingredients to make these rolls special.

  • Meat: Ground pork, ground chicken or ground turkey are wonderful in this dish.
  • Vegetables: Try adding diced onions or peppers to the appetizer.
  • Air Fryer Taco Egg Rolls: Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Cook at 400 degrees for 6 minutes until golden and crispy.  Then flip the egg rolls in an air fryer and continue air fry for an additional 6 minutes. Leave space for air to flow between each egg roll.

How to Make this Ground Beef Appetizer

This taco rolls recipe is wonderful for parties and is a Pinterest favorite.

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These are the basic steps for making Taco Night treats. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions. We love reader interaction and love to hear from you. Please leave us a star rating.

A colorful collage of taco and egg roll food in a bowl.

STEP 1: Brown

First, in a large skillet or Dutch oven, add the beef and then drain the fat. Next return the beef to the skillet and add your taco seasoning with the water. Then simmer for 5 minutes. Heat the oil over a medium-high heat. The ideal oil temperature for most frying is between 350 and 365 degrees F. If your thermometer says that, you’re good to go

STEP 2: Filling and Roll up Tightly

In the center of an egg roll wrapper, add roughly 2 tablespoons of cheese and a tablespoons taco meat. Then fold the wrapper and place the egg roll in the hot oil.

STEP 3: Place Egg Rolls in Pan and Fry for 4-5 Minutes

Next cook for two minutes, then flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Finally, set on a paper towel covered paper plate for 1-2 minutes before serving. Repeat with the remaining egg rolls.

A mouthwatering collage of making this treat.

Recipe FAQs for Tex Mex Egg Rolls

There are many to chose from and they each have their benefits. Typically, a peanut oil is good for this process. However, you can use any oil that has a high smoke point such as coconut oil or canola oil. Or spray the egg rolls with cooking spray.

Chewy spring rolls usually have a vegetarian filling, such as shredded cabbage, carrots, bean sprouts, and rice noodles. Egg rolls usually have a meat-based filling, such as pork, chicken, or shrimp, along with cabbage and carrots. Spring rolls are thinner and more delicate and translucent.

Keep your egg roll closed. For example, they may be too wet. Try adding a little cornstarch. Too much filling will cause the egg rolls to burst. Finally, if the oil is too high heat they may burst open.

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Expert Tips for Making This Recipe

There are so many fun variations you can try when making these tasty egg rolls with taco filling.

  • Seasoning: Use your favorite packet of taco seasoning in place of the homemade one.
  • Room: Be sure to leave room and do not overcrowd the rolls while cooking.
  • Dipping Sauces: Pico De Gallo or your favorite Salsa.
  • Toppings: Feel free to add sour cream or cilantro to the dish.
  • Bake Egg Rolls: You can bake egg rolls in the oven a baking sheet, seam side down.
  • Freezing: This finger food is easy to freeze. Place on a baking sheet and freeze for about 1 hour. Transfer to a freezer bag or airtight container.
  • Fillings: Mexican Cheese blends, black beans, tofu or spicy jalapenos.
Taco Egg Rolls with meat and herbs on a plate.
5 from 3 votes

Taco Egg Rolls

Yield: 10 servings
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
These Taco Egg Rolls are the perfect fusion recipe. It combines the best of both worlds Asian and Mexican. They are a crispy and flavorful appetizers.
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound Ground beef
  • ¼ cup Taco seasoning
  • ¾ cup Water
  • 10 Egg roll wrappers
  • 1 cup Cheese, shredded
  • oil for frying

Instructions

  • Brown ground beef and drain fat.
  • Return beef to skillet and add taco seasoning and water.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Heat oil over medium high heat.
  • Add 1-2 Tbsp shredded cheese to center of egg roll wrapper.
  • Top with 1-2 Tbsp of taco meat.
  • Fold wrapper and place egg roll in oil.
  • Cook for 2-3 minutes then flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
  • Set on a paper towel covered paper plate for 1-2 minutes before serving.

Expert Tips

  • Seasoning: Use your favorite packet of taco seasoning in place of the homemade one.
  • Room: Be sure to leave room and do not overcrowd the rolls while cooking.
  • Dipping Sauces: Pico De Gallo or your favorite Salsa.
  • Toppings: Feel free to add sour cream or cilantro to the dish.
  • Bake Egg Rolls: You can bake egg rolls in the oven a baking sheet, seam side down.
  • Freezing: This finger food is easy to freeze. Place on a baking sheet and freeze for about 1 hour. Transfer to a freezer bag or airtight container.
  • Fillings: Mexican Cheese blends, black beans, tofu or spicy jalapenos.

Estimated Nutritional Information

Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 657mg | Potassium: 142mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 670IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 2mg
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Course: Appetizers and Dips
Cuisine: Asian, Mexican

This recipe is my personal adaption of an ethnic-inspired recipe. It is not intended to be an authentic recipe.  I’ve recreated this recipe because I enjoy the flavors and I want to encourage my readers to expand their tastes and try new flavor combinations. The recipe, ingredients, and processes may have been adapted to make the recipe accessible to the average American. I have provided links to authentic versions of the recipe in the post above. I encourage you to visit these pages and learn more about the traditional version(s) of this recipe.

1 thought on “Taco Egg Rolls”

  1. 5 stars
    I haven’t made these eggs roll yet but two things,its very easy and basic,doesn’t require a lot of ingredients (unless you want to add a few things in it) and with the regular filling,beef,it reminds me of a fried pizza roll Kmart used to serve at all its restaurants in Detroit Michigan,(it was before super Kmart was born) but those pizza rolls contain pizza sauce beef and pepperoni all rolled up and fried.if getting ingredients wasn’t so expensive right now in Michigan then I’ll make it.

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