Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe
Egg Roll in a Bowl is a quick and flavorful skillet dish that captures all the savory goodness of a traditional egg roll without the wrapper. Ground beef, fresh vegetables, and Asian-inspired seasonings come together in a one-pan meal that’s perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.
- Author: Amaya
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
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
- 1 Tbsp chopped green onion (optional, for garnish)
- ¼ tsp sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- Cook the Ground Beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for about 5 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and no longer pink. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook the Vegetables: Stir in the finely diced onion and julienned or grated carrot. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions soften and become translucent.
- Add Garlic: Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 30 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning and to release its aroma.
- Sauté Cabbage and Seasonings: Add the thinly sliced green cabbage, ground ginger, low-sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, and granulated sugar. Continue sautéing for 5–7 minutes until the cabbage is tender and slightly wilted, making sure all flavors blend well.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve the egg roll in a bowl warm for a delicious and nutritious meal.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for ground beef to reduce fat content.
- Adjust soy sauce quantity based on your preferred saltiness level or dietary needs.
- For extra heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or some sriracha sauce.
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat easily on the stovetop or microwave.
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