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Egg Roll In A Bowl

A quick, flavorful, and healthier take on traditional egg rolls, made with ground beef, crunchy cabbage, and a savory sauce all in one bowl, without the hassle of wrappers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 pounds ground beef
  • 1 large onion, finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 0.5 cup carrots, peeled and shredded
  • 16 ounces coleslaw mix
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 0.25 to 0.5 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • green onions, sliced, for garnish, optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a large, deep-sided skillet over medium heat without oil. Add the ground beef and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes until no pink remains, breaking it into larger chunks.
  2. Drain off any excess grease before moving to the next step.
  3. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the onion is soft and slightly translucent.
  4. Pour in the sesame oil, then add the shredded carrots and coleslaw mix. Toss everything together and cook for about 5 minutes until the cabbage softens slightly but still holds some crunch.
  5. Combine the onion powder, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, ground ginger, soy sauce, and vegetable oil in a bowl. Whisk until fully combined and pour over the beef and vegetables in the skillet.
  6. Stir thoroughly so everything is coated in sauce, then reduce heat to medium-low and let it cook together for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Remove from heat once everything is combined and heated through. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

Notes

Avoid overcooking the cabbage to maintain its crunch. For a lighter version, substitute beef with ground turkey or chicken. Adjust soy sauce to taste and make sure to drain the beef well to keep the dish from being too greasy.