Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe
A quick and flavorful ‘Egg Roll in a Bowl’ recipe that captures the essence of classic egg rolls without the wrapper. This dish features seasoned ground beef sautéed with fresh vegetables and a savory soy-ginger sauce, making it a low-carb, easy-to-make dinner perfect for busy weeknights.
- Author: Daniel
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Meat and Oil
- 1 lb lean ground beef (85/15)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
Vegetables
- ½ medium onion, finely diced
- 1 medium carrot, julienned or coarsely grated
- 3 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Seasonings and Sauces
- ½ tsp fine sea salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper, or to taste
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp granulated sugar
Garnish (Optional)
- 1 Tbsp chopped green onion
- ¼ tsp sesame seeds
- Brown the ground beef: Heat the 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.
- Sauté the onion and carrot: Stir in the finely diced onion and julienned or grated carrot. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and translucent.
- Add garlic: Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning and to release its aroma.
- Cook the cabbage with seasonings: Add the thinly sliced cabbage, ground ginger, low-sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar to the skillet. Continue to sauté for 5–7 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender and slightly wilted, stirring frequently to blend the flavors evenly.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve the dish warm for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef for a healthier option, but ground turkey or chicken can also be substituted.
- Adjust the soy sauce to your preferred sodium level; low-sodium soy sauce is recommended.
- If you want it spicier, add red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce.
- This recipe is naturally low-carb and can be paired with steamed rice or cauliflower rice if desired.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 3-4 days and reheat nicely in a skillet or microwave.
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