Corned Beef Egg Roll

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

These deep-fried corned beef egg rolls are a crunchy, fun twist on the classic Reuben sandwich. A great way to use leftover corned beef from St. Patrick's Day.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups shredded coleslaw mix
3 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/3 cup water
5 ounces cooked corned beef brisket
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
8 egg roll wrappers
3 cups vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons ketchup
3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

1 Stir coleslaw, 3 tablespoons water, salt, and pepper together in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave until lightly steamed, about 1 minute and 30 seconds. Shred corned beef with hands or kitchen scissors; add to coleslaw mixture along with Swiss cheese. Stir until evenly combined.
2 Fill a small bowl with remaining 1/3 cup water. Lay an egg roll wrapper on a clean work surface and top with about 1/3 cup of corned beef filling. Dip your finger into a bowl of water and wet the edges of the wrapper; tightly wrap, roll, and seal. Cover egg roll with plastic wrap to prevent it from drying out and repeat this process with remaining egg roll wrappers and filling.
3 Heat oil over medium-high in a deep fryer or large Dutch oven until a deep-fry thermometer inserted in oil registers 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4 Working in batches, fry egg rolls until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes, turning if necessary to ensure even browning. Let drain and cool on paper towel-lined plate or sheet tray, about 10 minutes.
5 While egg rolls cool, prepare dipping sauce by mixing mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, lemon juice, paprika, and salt together in a bowl. Place cooled egg rolls on a plate and serve with sauce.