Description
Egg Roll in a Bowl is a quick and healthy one-pan meal packed with lean ground beef, crisp cabbage, carrots, garlic, and savory Asian-inspired flavors. It delivers all the delicious taste of an egg roll—without the wrapper—ready in under 30 minutes.
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
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add diced onion and carrot. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and ground ginger. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add sliced cabbage and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender but still slightly crisp.
- Pour in soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar. Stir well to combine and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a lighter option, substitute ground turkey or chicken.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- This recipe is great for meal prep and reheats beautifully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired