Beef Lumpia Recipe (Lumpiang Shanghai) (2024)

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Beef Lumpia Recipe is a Filipino egg roll dish that is mixed with beef, vegetables, and sauces. Among locals, we called it Lumpiang Shanghai, which is one of the mostpopular street foodsin the Philippines.

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There are varieties of lumpia in the Philippine, which could be either fresh or fried. But, in this post, we are focusing mostly on a popular Filipino fried beef lumpia.

During my stay in the Philippines, you can find this Filipino egg roll dish almost everywhere- from street food to high-end restaurants. The first time I tried a fried egg roll was during my childhood made by my mother.

This is so far one of the tastiest and recommended Filipino food to try. You can even find this dish in other street foods and in the carinderia- a food place where they sell and serve Filipino foods. In the Philippines, we call this spring roll a Lumpiang Shanghai.

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What is Lumpiang Shanghai?

Lumpiang Shanghai is a Filipino spring roll which is fried in deep oil to have a nice crispy texture. It is commonly eaten with rice, and served with sweet or vinegar sauce.

It is one of the most popular local dish in the Philippines, which is popular among local and foreign tourist. This Filipino spring roll can be either beef, chicken or pork. But in this recipe, I will be showing you how to make this delicious Beef Lumpia.

Recipe Ingredients

To cook this amazing Filipino lumpia, you will need several ingredients for this recipe.

First of all, you need freshground beef, which is found in most large grocery stores or supermarkets. In the Philippines, most locals cook lumpiang shanghai dish using ground pork, but because I don't eat pork, I am using beef instead,

Secondly, 3 of the most important vegetables you will need are Onion, Garlic and Carrot.

In this dish, I use a lot of onion since it will give a nice taste of the ground beef. This is my mother's secret ingredient to make the lumpiang shanghai delicious, and she said that you will need a lot of onion. I grated the onion, and the other vegetables using the grater rather than chopping them off. This method can help make sure the vegetables are well mixed with ground beef.

Thirdly, to season the ground beef, I addsoy sauceandoyster sauce. These sauces will prove the saltiness and the sweetness of this dish. For this reason, I don't use salt or sugar. In addition to that, I addedeggsince this will help stick the ground beef and the other ingredients together.

And lastly, to wrapped the lumpia, I bought a ready-made egg roll wrapper which is found in most Asian grocery stores. This is needed to wrap the ground beef mixture and make it into an egg roll. The wrapper I have is a philippine-made, however, you can find other egg roll wrappers made in other Asian countries like Malaysia.

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What are the kitchen equipment / utensils you need before cooking lumpia?

For Beef Lumpia Recipe, you will need a Filter Spoon to remove the excess oil when picking the lumpia, and large pot or deep frying pan.

Also, when using cooking oil, I highly recommend using canola vegetable oil since it is healthier than most cooking oils.

Step by Step Instruction

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To cook Beef Lumpia is extremely easy and straight forward. Firstly, put the ground beef in a large bowl. Grate all the onion, garlic and carrot, and put it in the ground beef. Add the soy sauce and oyster sauce in the bowl, and the egg. Mix it all well.

Once they are well mixed, prepare the egg roll wrapper, and an egg white to help stick the wrapper together. Put one tablespoon of the meat filling into the center of the wrapper. Make sure in the meat filling there is 2 inches space wide.

First, fold the meat filling across the triangular end of the lumpia wrapper, and roll them from the bottom till the center. Add egg white on the upper end to help seal the wrapper. Continue rolling till you get a log shape. Add more egg white on the end edge to helpfully sealed the egg roll wrapper.

Next step, add vegetable cooking oil in the pot or deep frying pan. Once the oil is hot, add the lumpia and let it fry for 5 minutes or till it turns golden brown. Transfer the cooked lumpia into the plate with a paper towel to help drain the excess oil. Once you are done, served with vinegar sauce or any sauce you like.

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Variation

  • Instead of meat, you can use pure vegetables. Here is my vegetable lumpia (Lumpiang Gulay)
  • Aside from ground beef, you can use ground chicken, turkey or tuna.
  • For the fillings of beef lumpia, you can add or switch with other vegetable ingredients like green pepper, celery or cabbage.

Question and Answer

1. Can you store the Lumpia in the Refrigerator and Freezer?

That really depends. If the Beef lumpia is already fried, you can keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 5 days. That way, the food will not spoil easily. However, if you decided to put in the freezer, the cooked fried lumpia can last up to 3 weeks. I have done this before, and the quality and texture of my lumpia is still fresh.

On the other hand, if you will store the uncooked assembled lumpia in the freezer, they can last up to 1 month. They will not spoil easier since it wasn't cooked yet. However, this is not the same if you keep in the refrigerator. They only work if the meat or the lumpia are cooked. Also, it can be stored for only 1 day if you don't want to wait for the lumpia to unfrozen before frying.

2. Can you cook frozen lumpia in an Air Fryer?

Absolutely. They work perfectly when cooking in the Air Fryer. However, it might be a bit dry since it wasn't fried in deep oil. Air fryer doesn't use oil so the beef lumpia is really dry but still crispy and healthier.

3. How do you reheat and make the lumpia crispy again?

When reheating the lumpia, you can either re-fry them using deep fry oil or in an air fryer. I highly suggest you reheat your delicious lumpia using air fryer. Since the cooked lumpia already contain oil, the airfryer will help make this delicious spring roll crispy without making it dry.

DO NOT reheat your lumpia using microwave if you want it crispy. The microwave will make your spring roll really soft.

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Beef Lumpia Recipe is a filipino egg roll dish that is mixed with beef, vegetables and sauces.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Beef and Lamb Recipes

Cuisine Filipino

Servings 15

Calories 104 kcal

Ingredients

  • 500 gram of Ground Beef
  • 1 cup of grated onion
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • ½ cup of grated carrot
  • 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
  • 1 and ½ tablespoon of oyster sauce
  • 2 egg
  • Lumpia / egg roll wrapper
  • Vegetable Cooking Oil for frying
  • Salt and Black pepper

Instructions

  • Add the ground beef, onion, garlic, carrot, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and egg in the bowl.

  • Mix all of them together. After that, prepare the egg roll wrapper for filling the meat

  • Add one tablespoon of meat filling in the wrapper. Fold them across the triangular end of the lumpia wrapper, and roll them till you get a log shape. Use egg white on the sides to help seal the wrapper.

  • Prepare a cooking oil in the pot or deep frying pan. Wait till the oil is hot.

  • Once it is hot, put the beef lumpia wrapper into the oil. Let it cook for 5 minutes or till it becomes golden brown.

  • Once it becomes golden brown, transfer into the plate with paper towel to help drain the excess oil. Serve with sweet sauce or vinegar sauce

Notes

  • You can use egg white or water with flour for sticking the lumpia wrapper
  • Cutting the beef lumpia into two is just an optional, you can leave it that way

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 104kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 8gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 149mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

    Keyword beef lumpia, Egg roll, lumpia shanghai, spring roll

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    FAQs

    How to make lumpia shanghai stay crispy? ›

    Brush with vegetable oil each lumpia (coating the lumpia wrapper carefully) to still achieve a crispy crunchy texture. Place the lumpia on a baking pan or cookie sheet. For better results, place lumpia shanghai on a pan with a wire mesh. Baking lumpia will not be the same as deep-fried though.

    Is it better to fry lumpia frozen or thawed? ›

    There's no need to defrost before frying. To fry your lumpia, heat about a quart of vegetable oil in a wok or high-sided sauté pan over medium heat (the oil should be at least three inches deep). Cohen says the most important aspect of frying lumpia is making sure that the oil is hot—really hot.

    What is the difference between lumpia and lumpia shanghai? ›

    Lumpiang Shanghai is regarded as the most basic type of lumpia in Filipino cuisine, and it is usually smaller and thinner than other lumpia variants.

    How to prevent lumpia from getting soggy? ›

    Ensuring there is as little excess oil as possible will help keep your lumpia shanghai crispy and crunchy longer. It starts with having the right cooking temperature, proper draining, and smart storage.

    What is the best oil for lumpia? ›

    I recommend vegetable oil, which has a neutral flavor and a high smoking point, but peanut oil is a good alternative. Fry the lumpia in batches.

    How do you know when lumpia is done? ›

    Always make sure you are cooking it to an internal temperature of 165° F. Deep frying lumpia is the quickest and easiest method. Pre-heat fryer to 350°F and cook until golden brown and the inside temperature reads 165° F. Usually takes around 5 minutes.

    How long does it take to fry lumpia? ›

    Turn the heat to medium-high, and when the temperature reads 350°F, fry the lumpia in batches, turning occasionally, until the wrappers are golden brown and the filling is cooked, about 8 minutes.

    Why do Filipinos love to eat lumpia? ›

    Filipinos love Lumpia because it is a delicious dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course or snack. It has a light and crunchy wrapper with savory meat filling inside. It's best eaten fresh out of the pan with soy sauce mixed in, but some people like to eat it cold.

    What is the English word for lumpia? ›

    Lumpia (zh:潤餅) are various types of spring rolls from China, Indonesia and the Philippines.

    What to eat with lumpiang in Shanghai? ›

    Perfect Pairings: 8 BEST Side Dishes to Serve with Lumpia
    • Produce. • 1 Crispy fried vegetables.
    • Canned Goods. • 1 Chinese egg drop soup.
    • Condiments. • 1 Choy sum with garlic sauce.
    • Pasta & Grains. • 1 Wontons, Fried.
    • Frozen. • 1 Fried rice.
    • Deli. • 1 Salad, Fresh.
    • Other. • Atchara. • Pan de Sal.

    Should you freeze lumpia before frying? ›

    Can You Freeze Lumpia? Yes, but it's best to freeze the lumpia before you fry it. To freeze un-fried lumpia: Arrange the cooled rolls on a baking sheet, then cover with storage wrap. Freeze for a few hours or up to overnight.

    Can you prep lumpia ahead of time? ›

    Vinegar Dipping Sauce

    You can serve them as an appetizer or as part of your meal. The best part about this dish is that you can prepare it ahead of time, freeze the lumpia, and pull it out whenever you are ready to fry.

    How do you make frozen lumpia crispy? ›

    Gently place the frozen lumpia into the hot oil, ensuring that they are evenly spaced to allow for even cooking. Allow the lumpia to fry until they turn golden brown and crispy. This usually takes around 8-10 minutes, but cooking times may vary, so keep an eye on them.

    How do you make leftover lumpia crispy again? ›

    Once cooked, they will last for up to 2 days refrigerated in an airtight container, although they will taste their best when eaten fresh. To make leftover lumpia crispy again, reheat them in your oven or air fryer.

    How do you seal lumpia with cornstarch? ›

    Fold the side along the length of the filling over the filling, tuck in both ends, and roll neatly. Keep the roll tight as you assemble. Moisten the other side of the wrapper with the cornstarch paste to seal the edge. Cover the rolls with plastic wrap to retain moisture.

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