Mom's Egg Rolls with Sweet and Sour Sauce

Dairy Free
Health score
7%
Mom's Egg Rolls with Sweet and Sour Sauce
60 min.
10
479kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary adventure with Mom's Egg Rolls, a beloved recipe that brings the warmth of home cooking right to your table. These crispy, golden-brown egg rolls are not just a treat for the taste buds; they are a celebration of flavors and textures that will leave your guests asking for more. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or even a light meal, these egg rolls are filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, fresh coleslaw, and aromatic green onions, all wrapped in a delicate egg roll skin.

What makes this recipe even more special is the accompanying sweet and sour sauce, which adds a tangy kick that perfectly complements the richness of the filling. With just a handful of ingredients, you can whip up this delicious sauce in no time, making it a fantastic addition to your culinary repertoire. Plus, this dish is dairy-free, making it suitable for various dietary preferences.

Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply craving a tasty snack, Mom's Egg Rolls are sure to impress. In just 60 minutes, you can create a batch that serves up to 10 people, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings or parties. So roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and get ready to enjoy a homemade treat that embodies the love and comfort of family cooking!

Ingredients

  • 16 oz coleslaw mix 
  • 3.5 tablespoons cornstarch 
  • lb egg roll wrappers 
  •  spring onion chopped
  • lb ground beef 
  • 10 servings sauce sweet sour
  • 0.3 cup catsup 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoon soya sauce 
  • 10 servings soya sauce 
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • 10 servings vegetable oil 
  • 0.5 cup vinegar 
  • 0.3 cup water 
  • 0.7 cup water 
  • 0.5 cup onion white chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. To make sweet and sour sauce, in 1-quart saucepan, mix sugar, ketchup, 2/3 cup water, 1 tablespoon soy sauce and the salt. Cook 5 minutes. Stir in vinegar.
  2. In small bowl, mix cornstarch and 1/3 cup cold water.
  3. Add to sauce; cook until thickened.
  4. To make egg rolls, in 12-inch skillet, cook ground beef, onion and green onions until beef is thoroughly cooked.
  5. Drain off excess fat.
  6. Stir in coleslaw mix.
  7. Add soy sauce by pouring around top of mixture about 2 times. Taste and check saltiness; you can always add more. Cook until thoroughly heated.
  8. While cabbage mixture is cooking, place egg roll skins on large work surface. Spoon 1 serving spoon-size of beef mixture on center of each skin. For each egg roll, bring up bottom corner; fold in side corners and roll up. Bring down top corner; wet with small amount of water to stick.
  9. In small skillet, heat oil. When oil is hot, fry egg rolls until crispy. Shake off excess oil.

Nutrition Facts

Calories479kcal
Protein12.64%
Fat44.84%
Carbs42.52%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.31
Glycemic Load
11.49
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
15.719565197178%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.04mg
Luteolin
0.05mg
Isorhamnetin
0.4mg
Kaempferol
0.18mg
Quercetin
2.2mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:478.55kcal
23.93%
Fat:23.89g
36.75%
Saturated Fat:5.76g
35.99%
Carbohydrates:50.98g
16.99%
Net Carbohydrates:48.6g
17.67%
Sugar:19.12g
21.25%
Cholesterol:36.29mg
12.1%
Sodium:1549.47mg
67.37%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:15.15g
30.3%
Vitamin K:68.76µg
65.49%
Selenium:20.24µg
28.91%
Vitamin B3:5.41mg
27.04%
Manganese:0.5mg
24.93%
Vitamin C:18.2mg
22.06%
Vitamin B1:0.3mg
20.05%
Vitamin B2:0.31mg
18.12%
Iron:3.21mg
17.86%
Folate:69.8µg
17.45%
Vitamin B12:0.98µg
16.33%
Zinc:2.43mg
16.22%
Phosphorus:152.55mg
15.25%
Vitamin B6:0.28mg
14.02%
Vitamin E:1.54mg
10.25%
Fiber:2.39g
9.55%
Potassium:323.5mg
9.24%
Magnesium:33.16mg
8.29%
Copper:0.15mg
7.48%
Calcium:58.94mg
5.89%
Vitamin B5:0.43mg
4.26%
Vitamin A:127.89IU
2.56%