Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe
Egg Roll in a Bowl is a quick and flavorful deconstructed egg roll inspired dish that combines lean ground beef with fresh vegetables and Asian-inspired seasonings. This low-carb, skillet-cooked recipe delivers all the taste of a classic egg roll without the wrapper, making it a perfect weeknight dinner option packed with savory, tender beef and crisp cabbage.
- Author: Lena
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
- Diet: Low Calorie
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef (85/15)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp fine sea salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper, or to taste
- ½ medium onion, finely diced
- 1 medium carrot, julienned or coarsely grated
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp granulated sugar
Optional Garnishes
- 1 Tbsp chopped green onion
- ¼ tsp sesame seeds
- Cook the Ground Beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the lean ground beef and cook for about 5 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and no longer pink. Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste.
- Sauté Onion and Carrot: Stir in the finely diced onion and julienned or grated carrot into the skillet. Continue cooking for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens and becomes translucent.
- Add Garlic: Incorporate the minced garlic into the mixture and cook for an additional 30 seconds, stirring constantly to release the aroma without burning.
- Cook the Cabbage and Seasonings: Add the thinly sliced green cabbage, ground ginger, low-sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, and granulated sugar to the skillet. Sauté everything together for 5 to 7 minutes until the cabbage is tender but still slightly crisp and the flavors have melded.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Garnish the dish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve the egg roll in a bowl warm, enjoying the savory and vibrant flavors of this easy skillet meal.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef (85/15) to reduce excess grease while maintaining flavor.
- For a lower sodium option, choose low-sodium soy sauce and adjust salt accordingly.
- To make this recipe vegetarian, substitute ground beef with plant-based crumbles.
- This dish reheats well and makes great leftovers for meal prep.
- Adjust the amount of ginger and garlic to your taste preference for more or less intensity.
- Optional garnishes add both color and texture but can be omitted if unavailable.
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