Name: Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
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)

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Introduction

Egg Roll in a Bowl is an easy, flavorful dish that captures all the deliciousness of a classic egg roll without the wrapper. It’s a quick, low-carb meal packed with seasoned ground beef and sautéed vegetables.

A white speckled bowl filled with a colorful stir fry made of finely crumbled brown cooked ground meat mixed evenly with thin slices of light green cabbage and thin strips of bright orange carrot. The dish is dotted with small pieces of chopped fresh green onions scattered on top, adding a fresh green color. The stir fry has a glossy, slightly oily texture suggesting it is well cooked and seasoned. The bowl is placed on a white marbled surface with some blurred green onion tops in the background. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

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)

Instructions

Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 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.
Step 2: Stir in the diced onion and grated carrot. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft.
Step 3: Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Step 4: Add the cabbage, ground ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar. Continue to sauté for 5–7 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender and slightly wilted.
Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, if using. Serve warm.

Tips & Variations

For extra crunch, sprinkle chopped water chestnuts or shredded carrots just before serving.
Swap ground beef for ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
If you prefer a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes or a drizzle of sriracha.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over medium heat or in the microwave until warmed through, stirring occasionally to heat evenly.

How to Serve

A close-up view of a cooked dish in a white bowl filled with three main layers: the base layer has brown cooked ground meat, the middle layer has bright orange carrot strips mixed with light green soft cabbage pieces, and the top layer is sprinkled with fresh chopped dark green scallions and small black sesame seeds, all sitting on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make this dish vegetarian?

Yes, replace the ground beef with diced tofu, tempeh, or a plant-based ground meat alternative and cook as directed.

Is this recipe gluten-free?

To make it gluten-free, use tamari or a gluten-free soy sauce instead of regular soy sauce.