Description

Egg Roll in a Bowl is a quick and flavorful stir-fry dish that captures the classic taste of egg rolls without the wrapper. Ground meat is cooked with fresh vegetables and a savory blend of soy sauce, hoisin, garlic, and ginger, making it a perfect low-carb, easy weeknight meal.

Ingredients

Scale

Protein and Vegetables

1 lb. ground meat (such as pork, beef, or chicken)
1 small sweet onion, diced
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 (16 ounce) bag coleslaw mix
½ cup grated or matchstick carrots

Flavorings and Sauces

2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
1 teaspoon ground ginger or 1 ½ tablespoons grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
¼ cup less sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce (or add extra 1 tablespoon for a sweeter, richer sauce)

Seasonings and Garnishes

Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste
Optional garnish: sliced green onions, chives, fresh cilantro, toasted sesame seeds, chopped peanuts, crunchy chow mein noodles, and/or a squeeze of fresh lime juice

Instructions

Cook the Meat: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground meat and cook, stirring occasionally, until it’s no longer pink, about 5–7 minutes. Drain off any excess grease, then return the meat to the skillet.
Sauté Onion and Add Flavorings: Add diced sweet onion, sesame oil, and rice vinegar to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is tender and translucent, about 4–5 minutes.
Combine Sauces and Vegetables: Stir in the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, minced garlic, and ginger. Then add the coleslaw mix and grated carrots to the skillet. Cook, stirring regularly, until the cabbage wilts and softens, about 5–7 more minutes.
Finish and Season: Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the thinly sliced green onions and season the dish with kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste. Optionally, garnish with sliced green onions, chives, fresh cilantro, toasted sesame seeds, chopped peanuts, crunchy chow mein noodles, or a squeeze of fresh lime juice before serving.

Notes

Use ground pork for a more traditional egg roll flavor or ground chicken for a lighter option.
For extra sweetness, increase the hoisin sauce by 1 tablespoon.
Leftovers store well in the fridge for 3–4 days and reheat quickly in a skillet or microwave.
You can make this recipe vegetarian by substituting tofu or a plant-based protein and using vegetarian hoisin and soy sauces.
To keep it low-carb, omit the crunchy garnishes like chow mein noodles or peanuts.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American Asian Fusion

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