Ginger Cranberry Walnut Beef Rolls (Printable Version)

Bold ginger, cranberries, and walnut filling wrapped in crispy golden shells delivering a sweet-savory crunch.

# Everything You’ll Need:

→ Beef Rolls Filling

01 - 1 lb ground beef
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
05 - 1 tbsp chili crisp oil
06 - 1 tbsp honey
07 - ¼ cup dried cranberries, chopped
08 - ¼ cup walnuts, chopped
09 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

→ Assembly

10 - 8–10 egg roll wrappers
11 - Cooking oil, for frying

→ Sweet Thai Chili Sauce (optional)

12 - ¼ cup granulated cane sugar
13 - 1 tbsp honey
14 - ¼ cup water
15 - 3 tbsp rice vinegar
16 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
17 - ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
18 - ¼ tsp paprika
19 - 1 tbsp all-purpose flour mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)

# Steps to Cook:

01 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook ground beef for 4 to 5 minutes until browned.
02 - Add minced garlic, grated ginger, chili crisp oil, and honey to the beef. Sauté for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in dried cranberries, chopped walnuts, and fresh parsley.
03 - Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of the cooled filling onto each egg roll wrapper. Moisten edges with water, then roll tightly and seal.
04 - Heat cooking oil to 350°F. Fry the rolls 2 to 3 at a time for 3 to 5 minutes until golden brown. Drain on a wire rack.
05 - In a saucepan, combine sugar, honey, and water. Add rice vinegar, garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, and paprika. Stir in flour slurry and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until thickened. Cool before serving.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - To bake, cook rolls at 400°F for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway. For variations, substitute ground turkey, lentils, or tofu. Adjust chili flakes to taste.