Egg Roll In A Bowl (Printable Version)

All the classic egg roll flavors transformed into a quick, low-carb skillet meal with ground pork, cabbage, and sesame-ginger sauce.

# What You Need:

→ Protein

01 - 1 lb ground pork (or substitute ground turkey or chicken)

→ Vegetables

02 - 4 cups coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage & carrots)
03 - 1/2 small onion, diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
06 - 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

→ Sauce

07 - 3 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
08 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
09 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
10 - 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
11 - 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

→ Toppings

12 - 1 tsp sesame seeds
13 - Sriracha or chili sauce (optional)

# How-To:

01 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground pork and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 5–6 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
02 - Add diced onion, garlic, and ginger to the skillet. Sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant and onion is translucent.
03 - Add coleslaw mix to the skillet. Stir well and cook for 4–5 minutes until vegetables are just tender but still crisp.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Pour over the pork and vegetables. Toss to coat evenly and cook for another 1–2 minutes.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Remove from heat. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and a drizzle of sriracha if desired. Serve hot.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Ready in 25 minutes with just one pan to wash
  • All the crispy, salty, savory satisfaction of an egg roll without the deep frying mess
02 -
  • Drain the excess fat after browning the pork or the final dish will feel too greasy
  • Do not overcook the cabbage or you lose the crisp texture that makes this so satisfying
03 -
  • Grate the ginger from frozen if you struggle with fresh, it grates perfectly and thaws instantly in the pan
  • Double the sauce recipe if you like things extra saucy, it will absorb quickly

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