Egg Roll in a Bowl (Printable)

Classic Asian flavors in a quick one-pan skillet with ground meat and crunchy cabbage slaw. Ready in 25 minutes.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 1 pound ground pork, chicken, or turkey

→ Vegetables

02 - 4 cups cabbage slaw mix with shredded cabbage and carrots
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 or coconut aminos for gluten-free
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 to taste

# Directions:

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, approximately 5 to 6 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
02 - Add sliced onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the pan. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant and onion becomes soft.
03 - Stir in the cabbage slaw mix. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until cabbage is wilted but retains a slight 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 additional 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 future use.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like indulgent takeout but actually fits into your weeknight routine without stress or cleanup nightmares.
  • The textures stay interesting—crispy cabbage, tender meat, aromatic aromatics all happening in one pan.
  • Meal prep heaven: it holds up beautifully in containers and reheats like it was just made.
02 -
  • Drain the excess fat from the meat before adding vegetables—this prevents the final dish from tasting greasy, and it honestly makes a huge difference.
  • Don't overcook the cabbage chasing tenderness; it should have just a tiny bit of resistance when you bite into it, and it'll soften more as it sits.
03 -
  • Prep your aromatics the night before and store them in a container—this turns a fifteen-minute meal into a ten-minute meal on busy nights.
  • Use a wok if you have one; the sloped sides make tossing everything together feel effortless and professional, even if you're just cooking for yourself.
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