My husband and I get a lot of requests for these Delicious Savory Beef Lumpia. Furthermore, they are loaded with lots of meat, vegetables, and seasonings. Although, lumpia are popular appetizers that are a variation of the Chinese Spring roll whether it be fresh or fried.
Lumpia is a great Appetizer
These Delicious Savory Beef Lumpia are so easy to make. Hands down everyone Loves Lumpia. Just don’t blink, they’re always in a blink of an eye, literally. Not to mention, everyone Loves Lumpia. Sometimes I think they are magic. However, the minute you place them on the table they disappear.
Filipinos are very creative and love cooking traditional dishes and passing along the importance of our family’s culture and tradition: And, during special occasions and holidays, we always make sure to include Pancit or spaghetti, for the noodles symbolize long life.
The Lumpia can be eaten by itself for a light snack with a little Sweet Chili Sauce, which has a sweet, garlicky flavor to it with a bit of bite to it. Although, my favorite is just apple cider vinegar with tons of minced garlic or Plum Sauce.
Delicious Savory Beef Lumpia are great anytime
These are the Best Delicious and Savory Beef are always the hit of the party and is the first to disappear in any family gathering or special occasion. And, we get plenty of requests all the time now because a lot of his co-workers and friends always ask him to make extra. Additionally, we try to make sure to always bring some Lumpia to every occasion and of course, with Sweet Chili Sauce.
Once you learn to make Beef Lumpia, you will agree, it’s too easy to make. And, you can freeze the extra Beef Lumpia in Ziploc Freezer bags for the next meal. It’s great, when you are too tired to cook, after a long day at work, a complete meal.
Lumpia Is Great Any Time
I love the multi-cultural dishes and recipes I always get to experience and taste. You know, there’s always plenty of
When I get a chance to cook my favorite recipes, it always makes me feel at home. I grew up learning to cook with my father. He always had said, that all of us kids, had to learn how to cook- just in case we get married. And, all 7 of us, did just that while rolling our eyes when it was our turn to cook dinner. Yes, we all had chores at a young age, besides working in our grandfather’s corn fields.
Origin Lumpia
Lumpia (egg rolls) originated in the Fujian province of China. Fujia is located in southeast China near Taiwan and Hong Kong. Fujia is also just south of the Chinese province, Zhejiang. However, Lumpia was passed on to the Philipines by Chinese settlers from Fujia in at least the 7th century.
In Indonesia,
Is Cooking with Coconut Aminos good for you?
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Though soy sauce has been around for years, the competition is fierce with the growing popularity of Coconut Aminos, with health-conscious individuals. They also contain more vitamins and aids in body function like muscle repair and immunity.
Like soy sauce, you can use Coconut Aminos in the same cooking applications.
Any diet restrictions?
Taking into consideration that there will be salt in the dip and Coconut Aminos. Like me – There are some products that people are either sensitive to
Delicious Savory Beef Lumpia
Ingredients
- 3 Lumpia Wrappers, Menlo brand is the best, the warppers are neither too thin or too thick.)
- 2 Lbs. Ground Beef
- 4 Garlic cloves, minced granulated or already minced is okay, too)
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- 1 cups Carrots, cut diced (or 1 package frozen and Carrots)
- 1
pkg .of peas and carrots a package Frozen French Green Beans- 1
pkg .Hashbrown (Southern) - 2 tablespoon Tamari sauce or Coconut Amino Acids
- Kirkland Signature Sweet Mesquite seasoning; Season to your taste
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce (optional)
- Egg – to seal the Lumpia
- Enough Peanut Oil to cook the Lumpia
- A box of Gallon size Ziplocs
Instructions
- Prepare vegetables; Peel Carrots, slice thinly like little sticks or shredded.
- Rinse and peel potatoes, dice into small size.
- First: Heat olive oil in a heavy frying pan on medium-high.
- Add garlic and saute until golden brown. Add
- Place the ground beef in the frying pan, cook until brown. Drain and set aside to cool.
- When using FRESH VEGETABLES: Add garlic and saute until golden brown, saute onions with garlic, cook for another 5 minutes, add carrots, saute for 5 minutes, add potatoes, cook and saute until are translucent.
- Grab a large container to hold all of the Lumpia filling.
- Combine all vegetables with meat mixture. Let cool for at least 30 minutes.
- With Kirkland Sweet Mesquite Seasoning add to your taste which would be about 2 tsp.
Suggested Dipping Sauce:
- Sweet Chili Sauce
- Plum Sauce
- Sweet and sour sauce with chili flakes
- Apple Cider Vinegar and garlic (minced)
Delicious Savory Beef Lumpia
Directions to Wrap Lumpia:
- Separate Lumpia wrappers slowly, they do tend to tear easily. Place a slightly damp paper towel on top of separated wrappers, so it will not dry out.
- Scramble the egg in a shallow bowl.
- Using a spoon place a small amount of the meat mix on a single wrapper.
- Follow the Enveloping technique – Start with the corner of the wrapper facing you. Fold wrapper, starting with the corner facing you, closing the Lumpia one corner at a time, making sure the wrapper is nice and snug, so no oil will seep through to the filling.
- Dab the corner flap with a little egg to seal the Lumpia.
Serve with steamed rice with a dipping sauce on the side, Enjoy!
As you can tell, I am a Foodie… Other Great fillings are:
- A special request from one of my co-workers one time; Potatoes, chives, and cheddar cheese.
- Oh, I just love Crab Ragoon; Imitation crab, chives, and cream cheese. If you prefer real crab that’s tastes sweet and succulent… Lump Crab is the best to use in this recipe – Costco has a 4 oz. can in their cold case in the meat department)
- Love Salmon Dip; Smoked Salmon, cream cheese, veganaise, lemon pepper, capers, Tabasco, chopped dill, and chives.
Spinach and Feta Lumpia
During the Holidays I can never get enough of Spanikopita. I had my first taste at Costco, so good. These are one of my favorite appetizers and delicious Go-To-Snacks;
Ingredients
- 2 pks. Spinach (if using frozen Spinach make sure it is well-drained and squeeze out all of the extra juices, first).
- 1/4 cup feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon parsley
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1 fresh garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon dill weed
- fresh ground pepper
Directions:
- Combine all ingredients in a medium-size bowl.
- Place 2 teaspoon full of the spinach filling on to the lumpia wrapper and wrap as directed in the video above or package.
TIPS: This spinach Lumpias does freeze well. Although, you can properly store the Lumpia in the fridge for 2 to 3 evenings. Heat in a medium-heat oven until warmed (or toaster oven). No need to thaw in advance.
Notes:
Other wrappers to choose from are pastry wrapper and
By draining the cooked meat completely the Lumpia will not turn out soggy when cooked.
When frying the Lumpia be sure that the oil or deep fryer is hot enough before placing Lumpia in the oil. Or, It will absorb too much fat. Too hot it will burn the wrapper, and the filling will still be frozen.
To store: place in Ziploc bags, but not too tightly or it will be too hard to separate for the next meal.
To freeze: Lumpia, place in a gallon Ziploc freezer bag and place immediately in the freezer once wrapped The wrapper or Lumpia will become soggy if left out.
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