Description
This Egg Roll In A Bowl recipe is a quick and flavorful 15-minute dinner that captures the delicious taste of egg rolls without the need for wrappers. Featuring ground pork, fresh garlic, ginger, and a vibrant coleslaw mix, this one-pan dish is seasoned with coconut aminos and toasted sesame oil for an authentic Asian-inspired flavor. It’s an easy, low-carb meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Avocado oil
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 3 tbsp Fresh ginger (minced or grated; or use 3/4 tsp ground ginger)
- 1 lb Ground pork (or ground beef)
- 1 tsp Sea salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper (or more if you want it spicy)
- 6 cups Shredded coleslaw mix (or cabbage and carrots chopped with a knife)
- 1/4 cup Coconut aminos (or 1–2 tablespoons more if you like; you can also use low-sodium soy sauce)
- 2 tsp Toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 cup Green onions (sliced)
Optional Garnish
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the oil and aromatics: Warm 1 tablespoon of avocado oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger, sautéing for about one minute until fragrant to develop the base flavors.
- Cook the meat: Add 1 pound of ground pork or beef to the skillet. Season with 1 teaspoon sea salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Use a spatula to break up the meat as it cooks. Increase the heat to medium-high and brown the meat for 7-10 minutes, allowing excess oil to render and optionally draining off if desired.
- Add the vegetables and sauce: Reduce heat to medium. Stir in 6 cups of shredded coleslaw mix and 1/4 cup of coconut aminos. Stir to thoroughly coat the vegetables and meat mixture, cooking for about 5 minutes, occasionally stirring until the cabbage becomes tender.
- Finish with flavor and serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil and 1/4 cup sliced green onions. For added texture and flavor, sprinkle sesame seeds on top before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ground pork with ground beef or ground turkey depending on preference.
- For a spicier version, increase black pepper or add red pepper flakes.
- If you cannot find coconut aminos, low-sodium soy sauce is a good alternative.
- Shrimp can be used instead of ground meat for a seafood variation.
- This dish is naturally low-carb and gluten-free if using coconut aminos or gluten-free soy sauce.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for 3-4 days and reheat nicely in a skillet or microwave.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: egg roll in a bowl, low carb dinner, Asian inspired recipe, ground pork recipe, quick dinner, healthy egg roll, gluten free, easy skillet dinner
