Egg Roll in a Bowl (Printer-Friendly)

Classic egg roll flavors in a quick one-pan meal with ground meat and crunchy cabbage slaw. Ready in 25 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 1 lb ground pork, chicken, or turkey

→ Vegetables

02 - 4 cups cabbage slaw mix
03 - 1 small onion, thinly sliced
04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 inch piece fresh ginger, grated
06 - 2 green onions, sliced for garnish

→ Sauce

07 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
08 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
09 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
10 - 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili sauce, optional

→ Optional Toppings

11 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
12 - Extra sliced green onions
13 - Chili flakes

# How to Prepare:

01 - Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground meat and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
02 - Add onion, garlic, and ginger to the pan. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant and onion softens.
03 - Stir in the cabbage slaw mix. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring often, until cabbage is wilted but still has a little crunch.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sriracha if using. Pour sauce into the pan and toss to combine, cooking for 1 to 2 more minutes.
05 - Remove from heat. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and additional toppings as desired. Serve hot or divide into meal prep containers for later.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like indulgent takeout but comes together faster than delivery would arrive.
  • One pan means you can meal prep four servings without feeling like you're actually cooking four separate meals.
  • The cabbage stays just crunchy enough to remind you of that satisfying bite you're missing from the wrapper.
02 -
  • Don't drain the fat too aggressively if you used ground pork—a little keeps everything rich and flavorful instead of tasting lean and one-dimensional.
  • The sauce is where all the character lives, so don't mix it in a measuring spoon and eyeball it; actually whisk it together so the sesame oil emulsifies properly and doesn't just slide to the bottom.
03 -
  • If you want extra richness, top each bowl with a fried or poached egg just before serving—it sounds fancy but takes about as long as the dish itself.
  • Make the sauce a little spicier than you think you want it and taste as you go, because heat mellows once everything cools slightly and you want it to still sing on the second bite.
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