Description
This Egg Roll in a Bowl recipe is a flavorful, low-carb twist on the classic egg roll, offering all the delicious flavors without the wrapper. Made with ground beef, fresh vegetables, and a savory soy-ginger sauce, it’s a quick and easy one-pan meal perfect for busy weeknights. The dish captures the essence of an egg roll using simple, wholesome ingredients and comes together in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Aromatics
- 1½ pounds ground beef
- 1 large onion, diced finely
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
Vegetables
- ½ cup carrots, peeled and finely shredded
- 16 ounces coleslaw mix
- Green onions for garnish (optional)
Oils and Sauces
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ½ – ¾ cup low sodium soy sauce (about ½ cup used)
Spices
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1½ teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: Heat a large deep-sided skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until it is no longer pink. Avoid breaking the meat into very small pieces to retain texture.
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: Drain excess grease from the pan. Return the skillet to the stovetop and add diced onions and minced garlic to the beef. Cook until the onions become soft and translucent, maintaining larger pieces of meat throughout.
- Add Vegetables and Sesame Oil: Stir in 2 tablespoons of sesame oil, shredded carrots, and coleslaw mix using tongs to combine well. Let the mixture cook for about 5 minutes allowing the vegetables to soften slightly.
- Prepare and Add Sauce Mixture: In a small bowl, mix together onion powder, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, ground ginger, low sodium soy sauce, and vegetable oil. Pour this sauce evenly over the meat and vegetable mixture in the skillet.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat to low and cook everything together for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to blend flavors and ensure the dish is heated through.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat on the stovetop over medium heat, stirring occasionally, or microwave in short bursts until warmed through.
- If serving with rice, store the rice separately or mix it in before refrigerating to maintain texture.
- Add a splash of soy sauce when reheating to refresh the flavors.
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