7/2/12 Philly Cheesesteak Spring Rolls

Background:  I found this recipe in Saveur magazine. While flipping through my giant binder of recipes I've clipped from magazines, I came upon this and decided it would be a good one to try for dinner. While I couldn't find the link on saveur.com, here is the link for the recipe from another site. It's the exact same recipe:

http://www.food.com/recipe/philly-cheesesteak-spring-roll-221855

The recipe serves 4, so I halved all the ingredients.

Here are the ingredients for the sauce:

This part is simple - put all the ingredients in a bowl and stir. DONE!

Here are the ingredients for the spring rolls:

I added sauteed mushrooms and avocado slices to the recipe. Loved it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


1. First of all, get the yolks from the eggs. Here's an easy way to separate egg whites and yolks that is a safe way to keep the yolks intact. Gently crack the eggs and open it into your palm. Cradle the yolk with your fingers while the egg white slips right through. Easy peasy!

2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Chop steak while pan heats.

3. Add beef to pan and cook until no longer pink. Drain, put back in pan, lower heat, and add cheese (and chopped sauteed mushrooms!) Stir until cheese is melted. Set aside to cool.

4. Set up the counter to assemble your rolls. Put down wax paper, get bowl of yolks, beef/cheese mixture, egg roll wraps, and avocado!

5. Coat one side of an egg roll wrap with the yolk. Scoop some meat/cheese mix, and a slice of heavenly avocado and roll tightly, tucking sides in as you roll. The egg yolk will act like a glue and hold the wrap together. Set to the side and do the next roll. Keep going until you have used all the meat/cheese mixture.

6. Heat canola oil in a pot to 350 degrees. Use a candy thermometer to check the temperature. While you are waiting for the oil to heat up, celebrate by eating the extra avocado slices!!!!!!

7. Fry 4 egg rolls at a time. Remove when they are golden brown.

While you are waiting for the other egg rolls to fry, celebrate by eating more avocado slices!!!

8. Let the egg rolls sit on a paper towel for a minute, then cut in half at an angle. DONE!!!!! I dipped mine in mayonnaise because, as Marcus says, I'm crazy. Suit yourself...

The recipe says you should wrap the rolls twice in the wraps, but one wrap was plenty. We loved this dinner! These would make great appetizers at a Super Bowl party. They are VERY filling. We could not eat all of ours.

By the way, I made a side of green beans. In the grocery store's produce section, you can get raw green beans, but they'll probably be labeled "haricot verts". This is just French for "green beans". Cut off both tips and cut into bite size pieces. Boil some water, add a little salt, and add beans. Bring back to a boil, cover, and lower heat. Let them simmer while you heat up the oil for the spring rolls and they'll be done at the same time as the rolls. VERY fresh and healthy side for a super greasy, cheesy, unhealthy main course!!!!

Let me know if you decide to make this recipe, or if you like any of my tips and tricks!