Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe

If you enjoy Egg Rolls but haven’t tried them in a bowl you are for a treat with this deconstructed egg roll served in a bowl! The ground meat with crisp cabbage and carrots in a light sauce with all the Asian flavors makes for the perfect and easy stir fry.

  • Easy to Make – this comes together in 1 pan.
  • Quick – Ready in just 20 minutes.
  • Reheats well – Makes for great leftovers and meal planning.
  • Simple – the ingredients are easy to find and affordable.

Ingredients

This recipe moves fast so I suggest having all of your ingredients prepped, chopped, measured, and ready before you start your stove. Here are the simple ingredients you’ll need for the egg roll in a bowl:

  • Ground meat – We used lean 85/15 ground beef, but just about any fat content will work.
  • Onion – Finely chopped onion adds flavor and disappears into the dish. 
  • Carrot – You’ll need a large carrot julienne or shredded.
  • Garlic – use fresh garlic which adds the best flavor. 
  • Cabbage – we prefer to finely slice the cabbage and to do this you can use a knife or a mandolin slicer.
  • Soy sauce – We used low-sodium soy sauce but regular soy sauce may be used, but adjust the salt to taste. You can also use a gluten-free soy sauce for a gluten-free option, or Coconut Aminos for soy-free.
  • Sesame oil – The sesame oil adds the traditional and authentic flavor of an egg roll.
  • Seasoning – We used ground ginger, sugar, salt, and pepper for the seasoning.

How to Make Egg Roll in a Bowl

  1. Cook meat – In a large heavy skillet, heat the oil and add the ground beef. Cook the meat until no longer pink, breaking up the meat with a spatula as its being cooked. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Cook vegetables – Add the carrots and onion and cook until the onion is translucent and the carrots tender. Add the garlic, stir and cook for 30 seconds.
  3. Add remaining ingredients – Add the cabbage, ginger, soy, sesame oil, and sugar. Stir until well combined and cook for 5-7 minutes or until the cabbage is desired tenderness. 

This Egg Roll in a Bowl has all the ingredients of classic Asian Egg Rolls, but without the extra work of wrapping the egg roll and cooking it. Egg Roll Bowls are made with ground beef and veggies in a flavored-packed sauce, and it’s ready in just 20 minutes.

Deconstructed egg roll in a bowl with two chopsticks.
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