Beef Lumpia Recipe
This homemade Filipino Beef Lumpia or beef Shanghai recipe is crunchy and delicious in every bite. It is made with ground beef, minced vegetables, and aromatics with seasonings and wrapped with an egg roll, or a spring roll then pan-fried to achieve the perfect crispiness and cooked to a golden brown. Perfect to bring to gatherings and special occasions as an appetizer, snack, or side dish for pancit.
Equipment
1 skillet, or frying pan
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 25 pieces lumpia wrappers
- 2 cup carrots minced
- 1 large egg
- 1 medium yellow onion minced
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon salt fine
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup cooking oil for frying for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients. I use a food processor to mince the carrots, onion, and garlic.
- Make the filling. In a bowl, combine the ground beef, minced carrots, onion, garlic, egg, oyster sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix everything until well combined.
- Lay one on a flat working surface such as a chopping board. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of meat mixture on the lower end of the wrapper, closest to you.
- Fold the bottom of the wrapper over the filling and continue to roll tightly into a thin log about ¾-inch thick.
- Wrap the left and right sides toward the center and continue rolling up. Be sure to wrap it as tight as you can.
- Wet the remaining edge of the wrapper with a dab of water to completely seal. Repeat this process until all the lumpia mixture is finished.
- In a frying pan or skillet over medium heat, pour about 1 cup of cooking oil or just about 1-2 inches deep. Allow the cooking oil to heat up to 350°F or 175°C
- Start frying your lumpia in batches until crispy and golden brown for about 3-5 minutes on medium heat. Using a tong, flip the other each side of the lumpia to cook both sides.
Notes
Note:
- Before wrapping, do a taste test of the lumpia filling by frying a teaspoon to see if it needs an adjustment with salt and pepper.
- You can use an oven and air-fryer to cook lumpia. Check the variations above for more tips.
- Make an extra batch to freeze. It will save you time and energy for an easy snack or appetizer. Store prepared and uncooked lumpia in a freezer-friendly container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 25piecesCalories: 59kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 114mgPotassium: 94mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1722IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg
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