Chinese Beef Egg Rolls

1 pound lean ground beef

1 onion, thinly sliced

1/2 teaspoon dried minced garlic

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

2 tablespoons sherry

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1 large head cabbage, finely shredded

1/4 cup water

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 teaspoon white sugar

2 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons sherry

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

2 quarts vegetable oil for deep frying

1 (16 ounce) package egg roll wrappers

 

Directions

1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown beef, then mix in onion, garlic, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 2 tablespoons sherry, and ginger. Continue to saute just until onions are tender. Transfer mixture to a bowl and set aside.
2. In the same skillet, saute cabbage with water, 1 tablespoon oil, sugar, and remaining soy sauce, sherry, salt, and pepper. Continue to saute until cabbage is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Return meat mixture to pan and stir together with cabbage over low heat until heated through. Remove from heat.
3. Pour oil into a deep pan and heat to 350F.  Fill each egg roll wrapper with approximately 1/4 cup of filling and roll up according to package directions. Fry in preheated oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.