Egg Roll In A Bowl (Printable)

Classic egg roll flavors in a quick low-carb skillet meal with ground pork, crisp cabbage, and Asian seasonings.

# What You Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1 lb ground pork (or ground chicken/turkey as preferred)

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 tablespoon avocado oil (or olive oil)
03 - 2 cups shredded green cabbage
04 - 1 cup shredded carrots
05 - 1/2 cup sliced green onions (plus more for garnish)
06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced

→ Sauces & Seasonings

08 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce or coconut aminos (for gluten-free)
09 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
10 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
12 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
13 - Salt, to taste

→ Garnishes

14 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
15 - Additional sliced green onions

# Steps:

01 - Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
02 - Add ground pork and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through (about 5-6 minutes).
03 - Add garlic and ginger; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Stir in shredded cabbage, carrots, and half of the green onions. Cook, stirring often, for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are just tender but still crisp.
05 - Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine, and adjust seasoning with salt if needed. Cook 1-2 more minutes to heat through.
06 - Remove from heat. Garnish with sesame seeds and additional green onions. Serve hot, straight from the skillet.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get all the comfort of egg rolls without the fuss of rolling and frying
  • The cabbage stays perfectly crisp-tender, not mushy like some stir-fries
  • Everything happens in one skillet so cleanup is practically nonexistent
02 -
  • Don't overcook the vegetables or you'll lose that satisfying crunch that makes this dish special
  • The sesame oil goes in at the end, not the beginning—high heat destroys its delicate flavor
  • Coconut aminos are sweeter than soy sauce, so start with less and adjust to taste
03 -
  • Pre-shredded coleslaw mix is a total game-changer for weeknight speed
  • Freeze ginger whole and grate it with a microplane—no peeling needed

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