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Brandon’s Egg Roll Tacos Recipe

Name: Brandon’s Egg Roll Tacos Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground chicken, turkey, or pork; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon chili crisp; 1 tablespoon garlic paste (or 2 cloves garlic, grated); 1 tablespoon ginger paste (or 1/2-inch piece ginger, grated); 1 cup shredded cabbage and carrots mix (store-bought coleslaw or salad mix works well); 6-8 small flour tortillas (recommend Mission Street Taco tortillas); 2-3 tablespoons avocado oil or toasted sesame oil; Additional fresh cabbage and carrot mix (for topping); Fresh cilantro or green onions (for topping); Chili crisp (for serving); Gochujang sauce (for serving)

ByThomas Greene November 15, 2025November 15, 2025

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Introduction

Brandon’s Egg Roll Tacos are a delicious fusion of Asian flavors and classic taco fun. These crispy, savory treats combine seasoned ground meat with fresh cabbage, all wrapped in a soft tortilla for a unique twist on both egg rolls and tacos.

Ingredients

1 lb. ground chicken, turkey, or pork
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon chili crisp
1 tablespoon garlic paste (or 2 cloves garlic, grated)
1 tablespoon ginger paste (or a 1/2-inch piece ginger, grated)
1 cup shredded cabbage and carrots mix (such as coleslaw or salad mix)
6-8 small flour tortillas (like Mission Street Taco size)
2-3 tablespoons avocado oil or toasted sesame oil
Additional fresh cabbage and carrot mix
Fresh cilantro or green onion
Chili crisp (for serving)
Gochujang sauce (for serving)

Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, combine the ground meat, soy sauce, chili crisp, garlic paste, ginger paste, and 1 cup of shredded cabbage and carrot mix. Mix thoroughly with your hands until well combined.
Step 2: Lay out the flour tortillas and spread the meat mixture evenly onto one side of each tortilla. It’s easiest to do this for all tortillas before cooking.
Step 3: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the avocado or toasted sesame oil.
Step 4: Working in batches, place the tacos meat-side down in the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the meat is browned and cooked through.
Step 5: Flip the tacos and cook the tortilla side for about 1 minute until slightly golden.
Step 6: Flip back to the meat side for a final quick cook to ensure the filling reaches 165°F for chicken or turkey, or 160°F for pork.
Step 7: Remove from heat and top each taco with extra fresh cabbage and carrot mix, cilantro or green onions, and your preferred sauces like chili crisp and gochujang.
Step 8: Fold the tacos in half and serve immediately. Enjoy the crispy, flavorful blend that tastes like an egg roll wrapped in a taco!

Tips & Variations

Use toasted sesame oil for a nuttier flavor or avocado oil for a milder taste when frying.
Substitute ground pork with ground chicken or turkey for a leaner option.
Mix in some chopped water chestnuts for extra crunch in the filling.
Serve with a squeeze of lime for added brightness.

Storage

Store leftover cooked Egg Roll Tacos in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. To reheat, warm them gently in a skillet over medium heat to maintain crispiness. Avoid microwaving, as this can make the tortillas soggy.

How to Serve

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Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make the filling ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the filling a few hours in advance and refrigerate it. Spread onto tortillas and cook just before serving for best texture.

What can I use instead of flour tortillas?

You can try small corn tortillas or even lettuce leaves for a lighter or gluten-free alternative, but flour tortillas tend to hold the filling and crisp up best in this recipe.