Description
This Inside-Out Egg Roll in a Bowl is a deconstructed version of the classic egg roll that skips the wrapper, making it a quick, low-carb, and flavorful dish. Featuring ground lamb and beef sausage for a rich, savory base, it’s combined with fresh vegetables and seasoned with sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce. Garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, this stir-fried skillet recipe is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 1/2 lb beef sausage
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 4 cups coleslaw mix or shredded cabbage
- 1 medium carrot, julienned or shredded
Seasonings & Garnishes
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (or coconut aminos for a gluten-free option)
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Dice the onion, mince the garlic, grate the ginger, shred or julienne the carrot, and prepare the coleslaw mix or shredded cabbage and green onions for garnish.
- Cook the Meat: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground lamb and beef sausage, breaking the meat apart as it cooks until it is fully browned and no longer pink, about 6–8 minutes.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the cooked meat. Stir and cook for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and the onions are translucent.
- Add Vegetables: Mix in the coleslaw mix or shredded cabbage and carrot. Stir fry everything together, cooking for 4–5 minutes until the vegetables are just tender but still crisp.
- Season: Pour in the soy sauce (or coconut aminos for gluten-free) and add red pepper flakes if using. Stir well to coat all ingredients evenly and cook for an additional 1–2 minutes to combine flavors.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve warm as a main dish or with steamed rice if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Use coconut aminos as a gluten-free alternative to soy sauce.
- Adjust red pepper flakes according to your preferred spice level.
- This dish is great for meal prep and reheats well.
- Adding a splash of rice vinegar or lime juice at the end can add a fresh tangy flavor.
