Crock Pot Egg Roll in a Bowl
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs 10 mins
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Total Time
3 hrs 20 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
291 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Crock Pot Egg Roll in a Bowl
Description
Crock Pot Egg Roll in a Bowl combines browned ground pork with a blend of savory seasonings, including garlic, ginger, and sesame oil, cooked slowly in a crockpot. Chicken broth, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and hoisin sauce introduce depth and tanginess. The dish is finished by folding in a fresh coleslaw mix and shredded carrots toward the end of cooking to keep their bite. Topped with sliced green onions, this recipe recreates the flavors of an egg roll filling in an easier-to-prepare, skillet-free manner.
The pork provides a rich, umami base, while the vegetable mix adds refreshing crunch and slight sweetness. Cooking in the crockpot allows the flavors to meld without oversoftening the vegetables, which are added last to maintain texture.
This bowl-style dish works well as a main course with rice or noodles or as a filling for lettuce wraps. It offers a less greasy alternative to fried egg rolls, balancing hearty meat with crisp vegetables.
Draining the pork after browning prevents excess grease. Adding the slaw mix on top during cooking and stirring after helps preserve some texture. This recipe is intended for a 4 to 6-quart crockpot with a 2 to 3-hour cook time on low.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 onion finely chopped, medium
- 2/3 cup chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 bag coleslaw mix (16 ounces)
- 3/4 cup carrot shredded
- 3-4 green onions sliced for garnish
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground pork. Drain any excess fat and set aside.
- In the crockpot, add the finely chopped onion, minced garlic, sesame oil, and ground ginger.
- Add the browned ground pork to the crockpot mixture.
- Pour in the chicken broth, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and hoisin sauce. Stir to combine.
- Top with coleslaw mix and shredded carrots, but do not stir these in yet.
- Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours.
- After cooking, stir the coleslaw and carrots into the pork mixture until well combined.
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving and enjoy!
Notes
- Drain browned pork thoroughly to reduce grease in the finished dish.
- Add coleslaw mix and carrots on top before cooking to keep their texture distinct.
- Do not stir the vegetables in until after cooking to maintain some crunch.
- Designed for a 4 to 6-quart crockpot and cooks for 2 to 3 hours on low.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 291 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 291kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 712mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 474mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 2813IU | 56% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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