amazing cheesesteak eggrolls

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Wichita, KS
Updated on Apr 15, 2016

I had these once as an appetizer in a restaurant in Philadelphia, and they were so yummy, I thought I would make some of my own. They are very straightforward… For the most part they are a Philly steak sandwich lovingly enveloped in an egg roll wrapper, and fried. What could go wrong? So you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Deep Fry
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • 1 pound thinly sliced pre-cooked roast beef
  • 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
  • 8 ounces button mushrooms, diced
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • - black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
  • - salt, kosher variety, to taste
  • 1.4 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
  • 12 slices provolone cheese, thinly sliced
  • 4 ounces colby cheese, cut into matchsticks
  • 12 - eggroll wrappers
  • - grapeseed or vegetable oil, for frying
  • - au jus, cheese, or marinara sauce, for dipping

How To Make amazing cheesesteak eggrolls

  • Step 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • Step 2
    Gather your ingredients.
  • Step 3
    Chef’s Tip: You can get the beef from your local deli. Just tell them to slice it nice and thin.
  • Step 4
    Add the oil to a sauté pan over medium heat.
  • Step 5
    Add the onions, and mushrooms to the pan.
  • Step 6
    Chef’s Note: Add a bit of salt and pepper to the pan.
  • Step 7
    Sauté until the onions soften, and the mushrooms release their moisture, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Step 8
    Add the garlic, and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Step 9
    Add the bell pepper, and red pepper flakes, and continue to sauté for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Step 10
    Remove from heat, and allow them to cool.
  • Step 11
    Place about 1 inch (2.5cm) of oil in a shallow pan, and heat to 350f (175c).
  • Step 12
    Lay out an eggroll wrapper in a diamond shape.
  • Step 13
    Add a piece of sliced provolone cheese.
  • Step 14
    Add 1/2 ounce of sliced beef.
  • Step 15
    Add 1/2 ounce of veggies.
  • Step 16
    Add a few matchsticks of Colby cheese.
  • Step 17
    Chef’s Note: Do not over stuff the wrapper, or it will expand and burst open when frying.
  • Step 18
    Begin to roll the wrapper.
  • Step 19
    Tuck in the sides.
  • Step 20
    Finish the roll, and use a bit of water to seal the edge.
  • Step 21
    Chef’s Note: I can’t emphasize how important it is to tightly roll the wrapper. You do not want any oil getting into the egg roll. So, roll like your life depended on it.
  • Step 22
    Add to the oil, and cook until nice and brown, about 2 minutes, per side.
  • Step 23
    Allow them to drain on some paper towels.
  • Step 24
    Cooking Note: I wanted to give these eggrolls a makeover, so I marinated a flatiron steak in some tamari, honey, and rice vinegar… Let it sit overnight in the fridge, and then put it on the smoker for a few hours. This is an optional step. These eggrolls taste great just using some thinly sliced deli beef.
  • Step 25
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • Step 26
    Cut on the bias, and serve with some cheese, marinara, or au jus dipping sauce, and maybe a nice homemade dill pickle wedge. Enjoy.
  • Step 27
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

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Culture: Asian
Ingredient: Beef
Method: Deep Fry

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