Mexican-Style Egg Rolls

Begin by heating a generous amount of vegetable oil and ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until the meat is uniformly browned and no longer pink. Gradually decrease the heat to a medium setting, then add sliced onions, minced garlic, and diced bell peppers to the skillet. Continue cooking until these vegetables are tender, approximately 5 minutes.

Next, incorporate a packet of taco seasoning and the corresponding amount of taco sauce into the skillet mixture. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce starts to bubble and emit a gentle simmering motion, roughly 5 minutes.

Moving on to the egg roll assembly process, locate a clean and flat surface for preparing these delicate pastries. Place one egg roll wrapper with the corner facing you, then position 1 tablespoon of the meat mixture in the center of the wrapper. Add a slice of cheese on top of the filling, followed by folding the corner closest to you over the meat mixture. Roll the wrapper around the filling 1-1/2 times, tucking in the two opposite side corners as you proceed. To seal the final corner, moisten your fingers with egg whites and press them firmly onto the exposed area.

Repeat this process using a second egg roll wrapper, ensuring each pastry is sealed properly before proceeding. Allow the assembled egg rolls to rest briefly, allowing the egg white to dry and hold its shape.

If serving the egg rolls at a later time, preheat your oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a heat-proof dish with paper towels for easy cleanup.

To cook the egg rolls in a wok, pour a substantial amount of canola oil into the skillet over medium-high heat. Wait for the oil to begin shimmering, then carefully slide two to three egg rolls into the wok. Cook until the wrappers turn golden brown and emit a gentle bubbling motion, approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute. Use a slotted spoon or strainer to remove the cooked egg rolls from the wok, then place them in the prepared dish. If desired, put the dish in a preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes or lower the temperature to avoid overcooking.