Description
Egg Roll in a Bowl is a quick and easy skillet recipe that captures all the flavors of a classic egg roll without the wrapper. Ground pork or beef is cooked with garlic, ginger, and a savory soy-based sauce, then tossed with crunchy coleslaw mix for a low-carb, flavorful meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Oils
- 1 pound ground pork or ground beef
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 (14-ounce) bag coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots)
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish
Sauces and Seasonings
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce, optional
- 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce, more to taste
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat Oils and Cook Meat: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil and toasted sesame oil. Add the ground pork or ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Sauté Onion: Stir in the diced yellow onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add Aromatics: Add the minced garlic and grated fresh ginger to the skillet. Cook just until fragrant, approximately 30 seconds, stirring to combine.
- Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce (if using), sriracha, cornstarch, and water until fully combined and smooth.
- Combine Sauce and Vegetables: Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the meat and aromatics. Add the coleslaw mix and toss well to coat everything evenly in the sauce.
- Cook Cabbage: Continue cooking, stirring often, until the cabbage and carrots are tender yet still slightly crisp, about 4–5 minutes.
- Season to Taste: Taste the mixture and season with salt, black pepper, and additional sriracha if a spicier dish is desired.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat. Sprinkle with the sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving warm.
Notes
- Ground pork offers a more authentic egg roll flavor, but ground beef is a great substitute.
- To keep it gluten free, use tamari instead of soy sauce and ensure hoisin sauce is gluten free or omit it.
- Adjust sriracha quantity based on your preferred spice level.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute meat with firm tofu or tempeh and use vegan sauces.
- This dish stores well in the refrigerator and can be reheated in a skillet or microwave.
