Description
Egg Roll in a Bowl is a quick, flavorful, and low-carb dish that captures all the delicious flavors of a traditional egg roll without the wrapper. This skillet recipe combines ground pork, fresh vegetables, and savory seasonings to create a healthy and easy-to-make meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1 lb ground pork
Vegetables
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions (plus extra for garnish)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
Seasonings and Sauces
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Chop the vegetables including green cabbage and green onions, grate the carrots, and mince the garlic and fresh ginger to have all ingredients ready for cooking.
- Cook the Meat: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground pork and cook, breaking it apart, until fully browned and no longer pink. Drain any excess fat if needed to reduce grease.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add the grated carrots and shredded cabbage into the skillet with the cooked pork. Stir-fry the mixture for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened but maintain a slight crunch.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic, fresh ginger, and chopped green onions. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the garlic and ginger become fragrant, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
- Season the Dish: Pour in the soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar. Toss all ingredients together well to combine, then allow the mixture to simmer for another 2 to 3 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Serve and Enjoy: Spoon the egg roll mixture into bowls while hot. Optionally garnish with additional green onions or a sprinkle of sesame seeds for extra flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Use lean ground pork or substitute with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- You can easily make this dish gluten-free by using tamari or gluten-free soy sauce.
- Adjust soy sauce amount depending on your preferred saltiness.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground pork with crumbled tofu or tempeh.
- Serve with steamed rice or cauliflower rice for a complete meal.
