Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe

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5

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    335 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Asian

Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe

Egg Roll in a Bowl recreates the classic flavors of an egg roll without the wrapper, using ground beef cooked with garlic, ginger, and soy sauce, combined with sautéed cabbage, carrot, and onion. The mixture has a savory and slightly sweet profile, with the sesame oil adding aroma. This dish provides the satisfying texture and flavor of egg roll fillings in a quick, skillet-prepared form.

Description

Ground beef is browned with salt and pepper in olive oil, then onions and carrots are softened before adding garlic for a brief sauté. Thinly sliced cabbage, ground ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar are combined and cooked until the cabbage is tender. The resulting dish balances meaty richness, aromatic spices, and a touch of sweetness.

The technique of browning meat followed by layering vegetables in a single pan enables efficient cooking and melding of flavors. Sesame seeds and chopped green onions make optional garnishes, enhancing texture and visual appeal.

This recipe works well for a low-carb or quick dinner, served as is or over steamed rice for a more substantial meal.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef we used 85/15, lean
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste, fine sea salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper or to taste
  • ½ onion finely diced
  • 1 carrot julienned or coarsely grated
  • 3 garlic minced, cloves
  • 3 cups cabbage thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • ½ tsp granulated sugar
  • 1 Tbsp green onion optional for garnish, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp sesame seeds optional for garnish

Instructions

  1. Set a large skillet over medium/high heat and add oil. Once hot, add ground beef and brown until no longer pink, about 5 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spatula as it's cooked. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Add onion and carrots and saute until onion is tender, 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and cook another 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
  3. Finally add the cabbage, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar. Continue sauteeing for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the cabbage is tender.
  4. Serve garnished with green onion and sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 335kcal (17%) Carbs 8g Protein 24g (48%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 11g (55%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 77mg (26%) Sodium 961mg (40%) Potassium 571mg (12%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 2615IU (52%) Vitamin C 22mg (24%) Calcium 59mg (6%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 335 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 335kcal 17%
Carbs 8g
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 11g 55%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 77mg 26%
Sodium 961mg 40%
Potassium 571mg 12%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 2615IU 52%
Vitamin C 22mg 24%
Calcium 59mg 6%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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