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Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe

Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe

Egg roll in a bowl recipe made simple! A low-carb, one-pan dinner with ground pork, cabbage, garlic, and ginger—ready in 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Asian
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 285 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For the Base
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil toasted sesame oil adds deeper flavor
  • 1 pound ground pork or ground turkey, beef, or chicken
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small onion diced
  • Vegetables
  • 1 14-ounce bag coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrot)
  • 1 cup shredded green cabbage optional for extra crunch
  • 1/2 cup diced bell pepper optional
  • Seasonings & Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce or coconut aminos for paleo
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional for heat
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Garnishes
  • 2 green onions sliced thin
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted
  • Drizzle of sriracha or spicy mayo optional

Instructions
 

  • Heat the skillet (2 minutes): Warm sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. The nutty aroma should hit you right away.
  • Cook the meat (5–7 minutes): Add ground pork. Break it up with a wooden spoon and cook until browned. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Add aromatics (2 minutes): Stir in garlic, ginger, and onion. Cook until fragrant—this is where the egg roll flavor builds.
  • Stir fry the veggies (5 minutes): Toss in coleslaw mix, extra cabbage, and bell pepper. Stir fry until the cabbage softens but still has crunch.
  • Season the dish (2 minutes): Pour in soy sauce, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Stir everything together until coated and sizzling.
  • Finish & garnish (2 minutes): Turn off heat. Sprinkle with green onions, sesame seeds, and an optional drizzle of sriracha.

Notes

  • Use high heat when stir frying so the veggies stay crisp-tender.
  • Don’t overcook cabbage—it should remain slightly crunchy, not mushy.
  • Adjust seasoning carefully, since soy sauce brands vary in saltiness.
  • Add a scrambled egg for extra protein and fried rice vibes.
  • Fresh garlic & ginger make a huge difference in flavor compared to powders.
Keyword egg roll in a bowl recipe, stir fry dinner, low-carb, ground pork, keto, cabbage, garlic and ginger, coleslaw mix