Egg Roll in a Bowl

Egg Roll in a Bowl

All the savory, satisfying flavors of a classic egg roll — without the wrapper or the deep fryer. This quick stir-fry comes together in one skillet with seasoned ground pork, shredded cabbage, carrots, and a punchy soy-sesame sauce. It's a weeknight hero: ready in under 30 minutes, naturally low-carb, and endlessly customizable.

4 servings · Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min · Total 30 min

American · Chinese · Dinner · Main Course

Main

  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 4 cup green cabbage thinly shredded (about ½ small head)
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated or minced
  • 3 stalks green onions thinly sliced, whites and greens separated
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil toasted
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil such as avocado or vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds toasted

Sauce

  • 3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce, adjust
  • chili garlic sauce
  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
  • maple syrup

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Wok
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Measuring Cups
  • Whisk
  • Knife
  • Pan
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Cutting Board
  • Mixing Bowl (4 Quarts)
  • Grater

Instructions

  1. In a small #[Mixing Bowl], whisk together the @[Soy Sauce] (or @[Tamari]), @[Rice Vinegar], @[Sriracha], and @[Honey]. Set aside.
  2. Heat the @[Neutral Oil] in a large #[Skillet] or #[Wok] over ^[medium-high heat]. Add the @[Ground Pork] and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about ~[6–8 minutes]. Drain any excess fat if needed.
  3. Push the @[Pork] to one side of the pan. Add the white parts of the @[Green Onions], @[Garlic], and @[Ginger] to the empty side. Sauté for ~[1–2 minutes] until fragrant, then stir everything together.
  4. Add the shredded @[Green Cabbage] and @[Carrots] to the #[Skillet]. Toss to combine with the @[Pork]. Stir-fry for ~[4–5 minutes], until the @[Cabbage] is wilted but still has a slight bite.
  5. Pour the sauce over the #[Skillet] and toss everything to coat evenly. Cook for ~[1–2 more minutes] until the sauce is absorbed and everything is glossy. Drizzle with @[Sesame Oil] and stir to combine.
  6. Divide into bowls and top with the green parts of the sliced @[Green Onions] and toasted @[Sesame Seeds]. Serve as-is for a low-carb meal, or over steamed rice or cauliflower rice.