Leftover brisket is the main ingredient in these Brisket Egg Rolls. Served with BBQ sauce for dipping, these are quick to make with only a few ingredients.
These Brisket egg rolls are one of our family’s favourite ways to use leftover smoked brisket. This recipe doesn’t have the usual ingredients you’d find in traditional egg rolls.
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to consumers. Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. If you click these links and make a purchase we may earn a commission. Keep in mind that we link these products because of their quality, not because of the commission we may receive from purchases.
Ingredients For Brisket Egg Rolls
Making these egg rolls is easy with only six ingredients for the rolls themselves.
- Leftover brisket. Chopped leftover brisket is used for this recipe. The point or the flat can be used.
- BBQ sauce. Homemade or store-bought BBQ Sauce will work with this recipe. We like to use our Dr Pepper sauce both in the egg rolls and for dipping.
- Pickle slices. Garlic dills add crunch and flavour to the rolls.
- White onion. Small pieces of white onion add flavour and another type of crunch to the filling.
- Cheddar cheese. We like using a jalapeno cheddar in these rolls. Sharp or old cheddar can also be used.
- Egg Roll Wrappers. Sometimes called wonton wrappers, these are usually found in the produce section of grocery stores.
Water for sealing the wrappers is needed as well as vegetable oil to fry them.
Substitutions For this Recipe
Change the flavour of these brisket egg rolls by swapping the BBQ sauce or cheddar for other flavours.
We swap the BBQ sauce for Ancho Chile Sauce and use queso for dipping them in.
The cheddar can be swapped for mozzarella, Monterey Jack, or Gouda cheese.
Can Brisket Egg Rolls Be Cooked in the Air Fryer?
Yes, these can be cooked in the air fryer instead of hot oil.
To cook in the air fryer, brush the wrappers with oil, we like to use avocado oil, and air fryer at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 4-5 minutes or until golden.
Serving Brisket Egg Rolls
To serve these egg rolls, they should be hot. Serve them with additional BBQ sauce on the side for dipping.
Add these egg rolls to a potluck of dishes for game day, tailgating, or a get-together.
These are also good to dip in Queso or cheese sauces.
Storing Leftover Brisket Egg Rolls
If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat them in an air fryer for 5 minutes or heat them in a microwave for 30-45 seconds.
Leftovers can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw and reheat in the air fryer or microwave.
Have you made these Brisket Egg Rolls? We would love to hear what you think. Leave a comment below to let us know.
Brisket Egg Rolls
Ingredients
- 2 pounds leftover brisket, chopped
- ¼ cup diced white onion
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 12 pickle slices
- 12 cheddar slices, cut into rectangles to fit over the pickles
- 12 Egg roll wrappers
- water, a small bowl for sealing the wrappers.
- 2-3 cups vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine chopped brisket and onions with the BBQ sauce.
- Divide the meat mixture evenly among the wrappers, placing the meat in the centre of each wrapper.
- Top meat with a pickle slice and a slice of cheddar.
- Using a finger, dip it in water and run along the edges of the wrapper making all four sides wet.
- Fold the wrappers by bringing up one corner over the meat into the centre of the wrapper, then bring in the sides so that the wrapper looks similar to an envelope, then roll the bottom up to the top corner.
- Repeat with remaining wrappers and meat mixture.
- Heat oil to 350℉
- Drop brisket egg rolls into the oil one at a time, cooking only 2-3 at a time.
- Cook in the oil for 2-3 minutes or until golden on all sides.
- Remove egg rolls from oil and place on a paper towel lined plate or on a wire rack.
- Repeat with remaining egg rolls.
- Allow to cool for 2-3 minutes before serving. Inside of rolls will be hot.
- Serve with additional BBQ sauce for dipping.
Very lovely made, can’t wait to try these but making them pizza rolls instead! Thanks for the recipe
Did you know we have a recipe for pizza rolls as well.
Excellent idea for my leftover brisket if there is any. Ty for the recipe.