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An appetizing close-up showcases a vibrant Egg Roll In A Bowl, featuring ground meat, shredded cabbage, carrots, and green onions.

Irresistible Egg Roll in a Bowl

This recipe delivers the authentic flavor of an egg roll in a convenient bowl format, perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal. By focusing on key flavor components like umami, sweetness, and texture, this dish captures the essence of a crispy egg roll without the wrapper.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground pork or turkey or chicken
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch ginger, grated
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar substitute for low-carb
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce optional
  • Sesame seeds optional topping
  • Green onions, sliced optional topping
  • Crispy wonton strips optional topping, if not low-carb

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • small bowl
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • Grater
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet or wok, brown the ground pork over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the coleslaw mix to the skillet and cook until slightly softened, about 3-5 minutes.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey (or substitute), sriracha, ground ginger, black pepper, and fish sauce (if using).
  6. Pour the sauce over the coleslaw mixture and stir well to combine.
  7. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender but still slightly crisp.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds, green onions, and crispy wonton strips (if desired).

Notes

For a Keto Egg Roll In A Bowl, use a brown sugar substitute like erythritol or stevia. To add more vegetables, consider adding shredded zucchini or bell peppers. For extra crunch, add some chopped water chestnuts or bamboo shoots. This dish is great served with a side of cauliflower rice for a complete meal. Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.