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Egg Roll in a Bowl

This recipe delivers all the savory, bold flavors of a traditional egg roll filling—without the wrapper! It's a quick, low-carb, and gluten-free stir-fry perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian, Fusion
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Lean ground beef ($85/15$) (Protein & Fat)
  • 1 Tbsp Olive oil (Protein & Fat)
  • 0.5 tsp Fine sea salt (Protein & Fat)
  • 0.25 tsp Black pepper (Protein & Fat)
  • 0.5 Medium onion, finely diced (Aromatics)
  • 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced (Aromatics)
  • 1 tsp Ground ginger (Aromatics)
  • 1 medium Medium carrot, julienned or coarsely grated (Vegetables)
  • 3 cups Green cabbage, thinly sliced (Vegetables)
  • 0.25 cup Low-sodium soy sauce (Use Tamari or Coconut Aminos for GF/Keto) (Sauce)
  • 2 tsp Sesame oil (Sauce)
  • 0.5 tsp Granulated sugar (Sauce)
  • 1 Tbsp Chopped green onion (Garnish)
  • 0.25 tsp Sesame seeds (Garnish)

Equipment

  • large skillet one-pan method

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for about 5 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and no longer pink. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Stir in the diced onion and grated carrot. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, stirring constantly until fragrant.
  4. Add the cabbage, ground ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar. Continue to sauté for 5–7 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender and slightly wilted but still has a bit of crunch.
  5. Remove the skillet from the heat. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds (if using). Serve warm over cauliflower rice or in lettuce wraps.

Notes

This is a one-pan dish, making cleanup easy. For a shortcut, use a bag of pre-shredded coleslaw mix instead of slicing the cabbage and carrots fresh. To keep it gluten-free and low-carb, use Tamari or Coconut Aminos instead of traditional soy sauce, and serve over cauliflower rice or in lettuce wraps.