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Egg Roll in a Bowl

A one-skillet dinner with ground pork, cabbage, and a savory soy-ginger sauce, ready in 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground pork or ground turkey/chicken
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 0.5 medium onion thinly sliced or diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ground ginger or 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 bag coleslaw mix 12-14 oz, shredded cabbage and carrots
  • 2 tbsp chicken broth optional, to help steam cabbage
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce or coconut aminos for paleo/keto
  • 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp Sriracha optional, for heat
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 green onions sliced, for garnish
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • wooden spoon or spatula
  • cutting board and knife

Method
 

  1. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground pork and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking into small crumbles, until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat if needed.
  2. Add the sliced onion to the skillet with the meat. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and ginger. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  4. Add the coleslaw mix to the pan. Pour in the soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and Sriracha if using. Stir to combine. Add chicken broth if the pan looks dry.
  5. Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the cabbage is wilted but still has a slight crunch.
  6. Taste and adjust with salt, pepper, or additional soy sauce as needed.
  7. Divide into bowls. Garnish with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and an optional spicy mayo drizzle.

Notes

Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Flavors deepen after a day in the fridge. Reheat in a hot skillet for 2-3 minutes for best texture. Serving: Serve as-is for a low-carb meal, or over cauliflower rice, brown rice, or crispy wonton strips. Substitutions: No coleslaw mix? Thinly slice half a head of green cabbage and grate two carrots. Coconut aminos can replace soy sauce for paleo/keto. Tamari works for gluten-free.