Easy Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe
This quick and easy Egg Roll in a Bowl recipe turns classic egg roll filling into a simple one-pan meal packed with savory ground meat, tender cabbage, and a garlicky sesame-soy sauce.
Ingredients
Egg Roll in a Bowl Ingredients
- 1 pound ground meat (beef, pork, turkey, or chicken)
- 1 bag coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots, about 14 ounces)
- 1 cup extra shredded carrots optional, for added color and sweetness
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 green onions, sliced plus extra for garnish
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce use low sodium if desired
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or other neutral oil
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground meat and cook, breaking it into small pieces, until browned and no longer pink.
- Stir in the diced onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until softened and lightly golden around the edges.
- Add the minced garlic and ground ginger, stirring constantly for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Sprinkle in the onion powder, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir to evenly coat the meat mixture with the seasonings.
- Add the coleslaw mix and extra shredded carrots to the skillet. Pour the soy sauce over the vegetables and toss everything together.
- Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often, until the cabbage is tender but still slightly crisp and most of the liquid has cooked off.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and drizzle with sesame oil. Stir in the sliced green onions, reserving a little for garnish.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional soy sauce, red pepper flakes, or sesame oil if desired. Serve hot in bowls, topped with extra green onions.
Notes
For added crunch, garnish each serving with toasted sesame seeds or crushed peanuts. If you prefer a saucier bowl, stir in an extra splash of soy sauce and a spoonful of water during the last few minutes of cooking.