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An Egg Roll in a Bowl is all of the deliciousness of a traditional eggroll, but without the guilt! It’s all of the flavors of an egg roll, but without the fried shell (so a healthy option) and ready in just about 30 minutes!
The perfect quick and healthy dinner recipe!
Egg Roll in a Bowl
Anytime we order Chinese take-out, we absolutely have to get egg rolls. They are a huge hit in our house, but not great when you are trying to live a healthier lifestyle.
Now, all of the yummy ingredients you’d typically find inside the classic egg roll can easily be mixed up to make a sort of egg roll stir fry, with this egg roll in a bowl recipe (sometimes known as Crack Slaw).
Next time you’ve got the craving for Asian cuisine or Chinese carryout, egg roll in a bowl is the best option! Just four easy steps and a super simple ingredient list means that you’ll have this unique recipe put together in no time at all. It’s a recipe that you and your family are sure to enjoy.
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Egg Roll In a Bowl Ingredients
The ingredients needed for egg roll in a bowl are primarily seasonings and oil, with a few vegetables and your choice of protein. You might have many of these items already in the pantry at home.
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 1 large onion diced finely
- 1 16-ounce bag coleslaw mix
- ½ cup carrots peeled and finely shredded
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 ½ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- ½ – ¾ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Substitutions or Additions
- Meat: I suggest using ground beef here, but you could easily swap it out for another type of meat. If you prefer pork, chicken, or turkey, you could use a ground version of any of those.
- Vegetarian: You could also opt for a vegetarian-style egg roll bowl and or use tofu, meatless crumbles, or grilled shrimp in its place, or leave the meat out altogether.
- Soy Sauce – You can substitute low sodium soy sauce if you find regular soy sauce too salty. Use 1/2 cup of low sodium soy sauce and add more as needed.
- Additions: There are so many ingredients you could add to make this egg roll bowl your own! You can change the oils and seasonings you are using, add in extra veggies, or get creative with your sides.
- I love to add rice to this recipe to really complete it and make it a bit more filling when serving it as a meal.
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How to Make EggRoll in a Bowl
- Cook ground beef, onions, and minced garlic and cook until meat is browned.
- Add sesame oil, carrots, and cabbage. Let it cook for about 10 minutes.
- Combine onion powder, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, ground ginger, soy sauce, and vegetable oil. Pour over the meat and cabbage mixture.
- Cook for 5-10 more minutes, or until the carrots and cabbage are tender.
A Tip From Our Recipe Developer
If you find regular soy sauce too salty, substitute low sodium soy sauce.
I used just over a ½ cup of low sodium soy sauce in the recipe, and it was perfect. There was plenty of “juice” in the skillet; it was not too dry and it was not too salty.
I put the additional ¼ cup (recipe called for ½ to ¾ cup of soy sauce) of low sodium soy sauce on the table to be added if needed.
Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds ground beef
- 1 large onion diced finely
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- ½ cup carrots peeled and finely shredded
- 16 ounces coleslaw mix
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ – ¾ cup low sodium soy sauce I used about ½ cup
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook ground beef in a large deep-sided skillet over medium heat until no longer pink. Be careful to not break the ground beef into smaller pieces, keep the pieces larger.
- Drain grease and return to the stovetop. Add the onions and minced garlic and cook until the onions are soft and translucent. Again, keep the ground beef in larger pieces.
- Add 2 tablespoons sesame oil, carrots, and coleslaw mix to the skillet. Use tongs to combine. Let cook for about 5 minutes.
- In a small separate bowl combine the onion powder, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, ground ginger, soy sauce, and vegetable oil. Pour over meat and coleslaw mixture.
- Reduce the heat and continue to cook for about 5 minutes.
Jenn’s Notes
- Keep your pan a bit cooler to not burn the garlic. You can always turn it up higher if needed, but burnt garlic will add a sour flavor to your recipe.
- Check your supermarket for pre-shredded carrots to save yourself some time.
- You can bring out the flavor of the spices by rubbing them together in your palms before adding them to the pan. You can also use a mortar and pestle.
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Egg roll in a bowl is a creative and delicious recipe. I know that you and your family will absolutely love this one! Enjoy.
Excellent!!!!
Great recipe