Healthy 30-Minute Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe for Dinner

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This ground beef egg roll in a bowl recipe is a delicious one-pan meal you can make in 30 minutes or less! It tastes like all the best parts of Chinese take-out but without the egg roll wrapper.

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Some affectionately call this dish “crack slaw”, which tells you how addicting it is. This delicious one-pan meal is perfect for those busy weeknights when you’re short on time but want a quick yet satisfying dinner for the whole family.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This egg roll in a bowl recipe is basically a deconstructed egg roll, minus the wrapper. It tastes so good that you won’t even miss the carbs! Who knew cabbage, ground meat, and a few flavorful add-ins would be such a hit? 

This recipe is naturally low-carb, gluten, dairy, and soy-free. Here’s why this you’ll be mesmerized:

• Budget-friendly
• Basic kitchen equipment
• Family-friendly and kid-approved
• Simple ingredients: No fancy, hard-to-find ingredients, and you probably already have everything on hard right now!
• Short prep and cooking time: Comes together in just 30 minutes from start to finish.
• Amazing flavors: Savory, garlicky, and with a hint of sweetness, the recipe captures all the amazing flavors that come with classic egg rolls, making it a great low-carb meal to have in your rotation.
• Easy-to-follow directions: Get this on the dinner table in no time – no extensive chopping, slicing, or cooking needed.
• Minimal cleanup: The recipe only uses a single pan, so cleanup is easy!

This dish is part of my ground beef stir-fry recipes series. Make it at home the next time you’re craving Chinese take-out but still want to eat healthy.

How to Make Ground Beef Egg Roll in a Bowl

Traditional egg rolls get their name from the egg roll wrapper. Since the wrapper is wheat-based, we’re not using it here. Instead, we mix a few scrambled eggs into the vegetables and meat, stir-fry in one pan, then serve warm in a bowl. That’s it!

Scroll to the bottom of this post for a printable recipe card with a full list of ingredients, measurements, and step-by-step instructions to make this healthy and comforting egg roll in a bowl recipe.

Ingredients You Need

This easy egg roll in a bowl recipe uses clean, simple ingredients you can easily find in your kitchen and from your local grocery store. Here’s everything you need to make this dish at home:

• Garlic
• Coconut oil: Keeps this recipe dairy-free and has a mild flavor, providing a neutral base that doesn’t compete with the other ingredients.
• Ginger root: Fresh ginger root is best, but you can substitute it with 1 teaspoon of dried ginger powder also.
• Green cabbage: Use a pre-made coleslaw mix to save time! If you can’t find that at your local grocer, get a full head of cabbage and finely shred it by hand or in a food processor.
• Soy sauce: Make your own homemade keto soy sauce or use low-sodium soy sauce or a store-bought option like tamari (gluten-free, organic soy), Bragg’s liquid aminos, (gluten-free, non-GMO soy), or coconut aminos (gluten and soy-free) to add the classic Asian flavor.
• Ground beef: 80/20 ground beef is perfect for this since it has a higher fat content that keeps recipes moist and delicious. For a vegetarian option, sub the beef with scrambled eggs, tofu, or tempeh.
• Eggs: Putting the “egg” in “egg roll”. 
• Sesame oil: Don’t leave out the sesame oil! It brings the whole meal together and adds the signature Chinese food taste.
• Green onion: Finely chopped green onion makes the dish pop with color when you serve it and adds a bit more flavor.

Sesame seeds: Finish the dish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds for texture, a bit of crunch, and a subtle nutty flavor.

Step-By-Step Instructions

If you find yourself short on time, this healthy egg roll in a bowl recipe can be a lifesaver. It takes just 30 minutes to cook and even less if you use a pre-made coleslaw mix – you can’t beat that!

1. Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic and ginger, cook 1-2 minutes.
2. Thinly slice cabbage or open a bag of coleslaw mix and add to the skillet. Toss to coat in oil. Stir fry for 5 minutes until softened.
3. Add keto soy sauce or aminos and raise the heat to medium-high. Continue cooking for 3 more minutes as the liquid reduces, stirring occasionally. Then, add ground beef. Break apart any chunks with a spatula. Stir fry until lightly browned.
4. Add keto soy sauce or aminos and raise the heat to medium-high. Continue cooking for 3 more minutes as the liquid reduces, stirring occasionally. Then, add ground beef. Break apart any chunks with a spatula. Stir fry until lightly browned.
5. Crack the eggs in a small bowl and whisk. Then push cabbage and beef to the side of the skillet. Next, pour the eggs on the exposed pan surface. Finally, scramble in place by pushing in with a spatula as the sides cook. Break apart the eggs and combine everything in the skillet.
6. Toss with sesame seed oil.
7. Divided into portions and garnish each with green onions and sesame seeds.

Variations and Substitutions

The beauty of this egg roll in a bowl recipe lies in its versatility. Go ahead and change up the flavors and textures to suit your taste and dietary preferences.

• Swap protein: Since I started buying ground beef in bulk and storing it in the freezer, I always have some on hand and save a lot of money on my monthly grocery budget. That’s the main reason I use beef in this recipe, but you can substitute with equal amounts of ground pork, ground chicken, or ground turkey. 
• Add fat if needed: Keep in mind that chicken and turkey are leaner options than beef and pork. Add an extra splash or two of sesame oil to bring the fat and moisture up a little.
• Add more vegetables: Toss in sliced bell peppers, a shredded carrot or two, and onion. You can get creative with ingredients you already have on hand.
• Make it spicy: Add a bit of sriracha sauce for a more authentic Asian flavor. You can also add a little chili garlic sauce to give the dish an extra kick.
• Turn it into a soup: Add broth and simmer it into an egg roll soup instead.

How to Store This Recipe

Have leftover egg roll in a bowl? Or did you intentionally double-batch the recipe in your weekly meal prep?

Either way, this egg roll in a bowl recipe is easy to store in the refrigerator or freezer. Pack the remaining portions in an airtight container and keep them in the fridge for 3 to 5 days. 

Alternatively, place the meat and vegetables in a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze for up to 4 weeks. Be sure to label and date the container, so you remember what it is! To reheat, thaw the recipe in the fridge overnight, then warm it on the stovetop over medium-high heat or heat in the microwave.

What to Serve with Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe

This is a true one-pan dish because there are no sides necessary. The meat and veggies are enough to provide you with a well-balanced meal. But if you want to add something extra, you can pair this egg roll bowl with some sides and drinks like these:

• White or cauliflower rice
• A bed of zucchini noodles with lightly sautéed garlic and olive oil
• Cucumber salad with light sesame dressing
• Steamed edamame sprinkled with mineral-rich salt
• Herbal teas like green tea, jasmine tea, or ginger tea
• Fresh lemonade or coconut water

More Easy Ground Beef Dinners to Try

Ground beef is a keto staple I always have around. It’s so easy, versatile, and affordable. Use my printable Keto Meal Planner, follow these keto meal prep ideas, and plan your keto ground beef recipes!

• Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
• Keto Ground Beef Stir Fry
• Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry
• Korean Ground Beef

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