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Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe

This Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe is a quick and flavorful one-pan dinner with all the taste of your favorite takeout egg roll—without the wrapper. It's ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for meal prep.
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Keyword: Egg Roll in a Bowl, Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe
Servings: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground beef 85/15
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper or to taste
  • 1/2 onion finely diced
  • 1 carrot julienned or grated
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 cups cabbage thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp chopped green onions optional
  • 1/4 tsp sesame seeds optional

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add diced onion and carrot. Cook for 5–7 minutes until onion is translucent and carrot is tender.
  • Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add cabbage, ground ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar. Stir well.
  • Cook for another 5–7 minutes until cabbage is tender.
  • Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Substitute ground turkey, chicken, pork, or tofu if preferred.
  • For a keto version, skip the sugar and use coconut aminos.
  • You can also add scrambled eggs, mushrooms, or spicy toppings.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.