Description
This Egg Roll in a Bowl recipe offers a delicious, low-carb alternative to traditional egg rolls by combining ground beef, fresh vegetables, and classic Asian-inspired flavors cooked together in a skillet. It’s a quick, easy, and flavorful one-pan meal perfect for a family dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1½ pounds ground beef
- 1 large onion, diced finely
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- ½ cup carrots, peeled and finely shredded
- 16 ounces coleslaw mix
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ – ¾ cup low sodium soy sauce (about ½ cup used)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a large deep-sided skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until no longer pink. Avoid breaking it into small pieces; keep chunks larger for texture.
- Drain and Sauté Aromatics: Drain the grease from the skillet and return it to the stovetop. Add the diced onions and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef, cooking until the onions are soft and translucent, while maintaining the larger pieces of beef.
- Add Vegetables and Sesame Oil: Pour in 2 tablespoons of sesame oil, shredded carrots, and coleslaw mix. Use tongs to combine everything thoroughly, and let it cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables soften slightly.
- Prepare Seasoning Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together onion powder, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, ground ginger, soy sauce, and vegetable oil. Pour this sauce over the beef and vegetable mixture in the skillet.
- Simmer and Combine Flavors: Reduce the heat to low and cook for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the mixture to heat through evenly.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally, garnish the dish with sliced green onions before serving to add a fresh crunch and mild onion flavor.
Notes
- Use low sodium soy sauce to control salt content.
- Keep ground beef pieces larger for a more satisfying texture.
- Coleslaw mix can be substituted with shredded cabbage and shredded carrots if unavailable.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to taste for preferred spice level.
- This dish reheats well, making it ideal for meal prepping.
