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Chili's Southwest Eggrolls Recipe: Copycat Perfection

Discover the secret to making Chili's famous Southwest Eggrolls at home with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for a quick and delicious dinner that the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 eggrolls
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground chicken or ground turkey, beef, or extra firm tofu for a vegetarian version
  • 1 small yellow onion finely diced
  • 1 red red bell pepper seeds removed, finely diced
  • 1 green green bell pepper finely diced
  • 1 jalapeño seeds removed and minced (optional for heat)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels thawed
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh spinach optional, adds color and nutrients
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten free
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper add more for heat lovers
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Assembly
  • 12 to egg roll wrappers 16
  • oil for frying vegetable or canola
  • cooking spray for baking/air frying
  • optional dipping sauce ranch dressing mixed with 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro and 1 tablespoon lime juice

Equipment

  • Large skillet,
  • Mixing bowl
  • Deep Pot
  • paper towels.

Method
 

Cook the filling
    Sauté the vegetables
      Combine everything
        Cool the filling
          Set up your rolling station
            Fill and roll
              Fry or bake
                Serve immediately

                  Nutrition

                  Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 10gFat: 15g

                  Notes

                  These variations and tips ensure that every time you make this copycat chili's egg rolls recipe, it turns out exactly as you imagine. Cooking is about adapting to what you have and what you love.
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