Description
Crispy birria egg rolls blend Mexican and Asian cuisines into a mouthwatering fusion of flavor and texture. Spicy shredded beef wrapped in golden-brown wrappers delivers a crunchy, savory experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound beef chuck roast or brisket
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 bay leaves
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
Liquid and Wrappers:
- 2 cups beef broth
- 12 egg roll wrappers
- Oil for frying
Serving Options:
- Salsa verde
- Chopped onions and cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Marinate beef chuck roast or brisket with onion, garlic, bay leaves, oregano, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a large pot, ensuring complete meat coverage with beef broth and tomatoes.
- Slow-cook the meat at low heat for 2-3 hours until extremely tender, allowing flavors to develop and meat to become exceptionally soft and easily separable.
- Extract meat from cooking liquid, meticulously shred using two forks, removing excess fat and bones, then return shredded meat to pot and integrate fresh cilantro, simmering for additional 10-15 minutes.
- Position egg roll wrapper diagonally, placing birria mixture precisely in center, folding bottom corner over filling, tucking sides inward, and rolling tightly towards top corner, sealing edges with water droplets.
- Heat cooking oil to precise 350°F in deep skillet, carefully submerging egg rolls in batches, frying until exterior transforms into golden-brown, crispy perfection, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer fried egg rolls onto paper towels, allowing excess oil to drain, ensuring maximum crispiness and minimal greasiness.
- Plate egg rolls immediately, accompanied by tangy salsa verde, sprinkled with fresh chopped onions and cilantro, serving lime wedges alongside for optional zesty enhancement.
Notes
- Use chuck roast or brisket with high-fat content for maximum tenderness and rich flavor, ensuring the meat becomes melt-in-your-mouth delicious during slow cooking.
- Control oil temperature precisely when frying egg rolls to achieve golden-brown crispiness without burning the delicate wrapper, using a kitchen thermometer for accuracy.
- Consider preparing birria filling a day ahead, allowing flavors to develop and intensify, which makes assembly and frying quicker and more convenient.
- Adapt recipe for dietary needs by using alternative wrappers like rice paper for gluten-free version or air frying instead of deep-frying for reduced oil content.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg