Description
A quick and flavorful stir-fry dish inspired by the classic egg roll, this Egg Roll in a Bowl combines ground meat with fresh vegetables and a savory sauce, offering all the delicious flavors of an egg roll without the wrapper. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a perfect low-carb, easy-to-make meal for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Meat and Base
- 1 lb ground meat (ground turkey, ground chicken, or ground beef)
Vegetables
- 1 small sweet onion, diced
- 1 (16 ounce) bag coleslaw mix
- ½ cup grated or “matchstick” carrots
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Sauces and Oils
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- ¼ cup less sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce (or add extra 1 tablespoon for a sweeter, richer sauce)
Spices and Aromatics
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger or 1½ tablespoons grated fresh ginger
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste
Optional Garnishes
- Sliced green onions
- Chives
- Fresh cilantro
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Chopped peanuts
- Crunchy chow mein noodles
- A squeeze of fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Cook the Meat: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground meat and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is no longer pink, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain off any excess grease, then return the meat to the skillet.
- Sauté Onion and Add Flavors: Add the diced onion, sesame oil, and rice vinegar to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onion becomes tender and translucent, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add Sauces and Vegetables: Stir in the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, minced garlic, ginger, coleslaw mix, and grated carrots. Continue cooking for another 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage wilts and the flavors are well combined.
- Finish and Season: Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the thinly sliced green onions and season with kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste. Mix well before serving.
Notes
- You can use ground turkey, chicken, or beef depending on your preference or what you have available.
- For a sweeter sauce, add an extra tablespoon of hoisin sauce.
- Serve with optional garnishes like chopped peanuts or crunchy chow mein noodles to add texture and flavor.
- This dish is naturally low-carb and can easily fit into keto or low-carb meal plans.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat quickly on the stovetop or microwave.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
