Description
This Easy Egg Roll in a Bowl recipe is a quick and delicious deconstructed egg roll dish featuring ground pork and crunchy coleslaw mix sautéed with classic Asian flavors like soy sauce, sesame oil, and ginger. It’s a perfect low-carb, weeknight meal that captures all the taste of a traditional egg roll without the wrapper.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 14 oz coleslaw mix
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the Oil and Cook Onion: Warm the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and translucent, developing a sweet aroma.
- Brown the Ground Pork: Add the ground pork to the skillet. Use a spoon to break it apart as it cooks for about 5-6 minutes until fully browned and no longer pink.
- Add Aromatics and Spices: Stir in the minced garlic, ground ginger, and black pepper. Continue cooking for another minute to release their fragrant flavors.
- Incorporate Coleslaw Mix and Sauces: Add the coleslaw mix to the skillet. Pour in the soy sauce and toasted sesame oil. Toss the mixture well and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender but still retains some crispness.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle sliced green onions and sesame seeds over the top if desired. Serve immediately for a warm, flavorful meal.
Notes
- For a lower fat version, use lean ground turkey instead of pork.
- You can substitute coconut aminos for soy sauce to make it gluten free and soy free.
- Add shredded carrots to the coleslaw mix for extra sweetness and color.
- This dish reheats well, store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a vegetarian variation, replace ground pork with crumbled tofu or tempeh.