The Best Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe (2024)

Published: Nov 7, 2023 · By: Kylie · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

This egg roll in a bowl is the easiest 30-minute one-pan dinner ever! It's filled with egg roll-inspired flavor with tons of fresh veggies and in a delicious sauce with soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic.

Easy Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe

This hearty one-pot wonder combines hearty ground beef with crisp sauteed cabbage all tossed in a tangy, salty sauce made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Finish with sliced green onion, toasted sesame seeds, and crispy wonton strips for a delicious meal your whole family will love!

Ingredients to Make an Egg Roll in a Bowl

• Soy Sauce: Use low-sodium soy sauce if you prefer. You can also substitute with coconut aminos.
• Seasoned Rice Vinegar: Seasoned rice vinegar is rice vinegar with added sugar and salt. You can find it in most grocery stores in the Asian section.
• Brown Sugar: Light brown sugar is best, but dark will also work.
• Garlic & Ginger: I like to use garlic paste and ginger paste for this recipe because it saves on prep time. You can also use freshly minced or grated garlic and ginger. Substitute with ¾ of a teaspoon of garlic powder and ¼ teaspoon of ground ginger if you don't have fresh on hand.
• Toasted Sesame Oil: Regular sesame oil will work if you can't find toasted sesame oil but toasted has SO much more flavor, it's worth an extra look. Peanut oil would work as a substitute but will change the flavor.
• Ground Beef: I typically use an 85/15 or 80/20 lean ground beef. Remember, fat equals flavor, so don’t be afraid of it! You can substitute beef with ground turkey, ground chicken, or ground pork.
• Yellow Onion: Yellow or white onion will work for this recipe.
• Carrots: Use matchstick carrots from the grocery store to save on prep time.
• Green Onion: Green onions are my favorite way to add fresh flavor to this egg roll bowl. You could substitute with fresh chopped cilantro for an herby element.
• Bagged Cabbage "Coleslaw Mix": If you can't find coleslaw mix at the grocery store, you can thinly slice cabbage yourself.

How to Make Egg Roll in a Bowl

Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, sesame oil, and a couple large pinches of salt and pepper.

Cook ground beef in toasted sesame oil until browned. Add onion and carrots and cook for 4 minutes.

Add garlic, ginger, green onion, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute.

Add coleslaw mix and cook for a couple minutes until the cabbage begins to wilt.

Stir sauce into the meat and veggie mixture and cook for a couple minutes.

Serve with brown rice and garnish with wonton strips, green onion, and toasted sesame seeds. Enjoy!

Pick your Protein

You can use your favorite ground meat for this recipe. Some great options include:

• ground beef
• ground turkey
• ground chicken
• ground pork

Tips for Making the Best Egg Roll in a Bowl

• Don't overcook the cabbage! Only saute the cabbage for a couple minutes until it wilts. If you cook it too much it will get very soft and there will be less of a textural variety in the dish. It's best if the cabbage still has a slight bit of crunch.
• Get creative! Feel free to switch up the ingredients to suit your family's taste. Add water chestnuts, mushrooms, or bean sprouts!
• Add some spice! Stir in a pinch or two of crushed red peppers to add some heat to this dish.

FAQ

How many calories are in an egg roll in a bowl?

Depending on the ingredients you use, there are roughly 260 calories per serving of this egg roll in a bowl. This recipe makes about 4 servings but you could stretch it further depending on what you're serving with it. Serving it over rice will bulk up the meal and you can stretch it a bit further.

What does egg roll in a bowl taste like?

Egg roll in a bowl tastes reminiscent of an egg roll but a bit more flavorful. Ground beef or ground pork is sauteed with cabbage, carrot, garlic, and ginger and then tossed in a delicious soy sauce mixture made with rice vinegar, brown sugar, and toasted sesame oil. Garnish with green onion, toasted sesame seeds, and wonton strips to truly delight your tastebuds.

Make Egg Roll in a Bowl Ahead of Time

I don’t recommend assembling the bowls too far in advance because they may get soggy. Instead, prepare all the ingredients ahead of time and store them separately so all you have to do is cook, assemble, and eat!

Storing Leftovers

Store egg roll in a bowl in an airtight container in the fridge. They'll stay fresh for a couple days but after that, it may end up a bit soggy.

Reheating Egg Roll in a Bowl

Reheat egg roll in a bowl in a large skillet over medium heat until warmed through. You can also microwave it in 30-60 second increments until warmed through.

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This egg roll in a bowl is the easiest 30-minute one-pan dinner ever! It's got egg roll-inspired flavor with tons of fresh veggies and in a delicious sauce with soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic.

• Author: Kylie
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Main Dish
• Method: Stove Top
• Cuisine: Asian/American

Ingredients

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Sauce

• ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons grated garlic (or garlic paste)
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• Kosher salt
• fresh cracked pepper

Egg Roll Mixture

• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 pound ground beef (85/15)
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 1 cup matchstick carrots
• 1 tablespoon grated garlic (or garlic paste)
• 1 tablespoon grated ginger (or ginger paste)
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced
• 16 oz. bag tri-color coleslaw mix
• Kosher salt
• fresh cracked pepper

Serve With

• rice
• wonton strips
• thinly sliced green onion
• toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Whisk together ½ cup soy sauce, 3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 2 grated garlic, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, and a couple large pinches of salt and pepper.
2. Add 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil to a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound ground beef and a couple pinches of salt and pepper. Brown the beef, crumbling with a spatula, until cooked through.
3. Reduce heat to medium and add 1 small diced onion and 1 cup of matchstick carrots along with a couple pinches of salt and pepper and cook for 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
4. Add 1 tablespoon grated garlic, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, 3 thinly sliced green onions, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
5. Add 16 ounces coleslaw mix along with a couple pinches of salt and pepper. Cook for about 2 minutes or until the cabbage begins to wilt.
6. Stir sauce into the meat and veggie mixture and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
7. Serve with brown rice and garnish with wonton strips, green onion, and toasted sesame seeds. Enjoy!
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Equipment

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Notes

• Don't overcook the cabbage! Only saute the cabbage for a couple minutes until it wilts. If you cook it too much it will get very soft and there will be less of a textural variety in the dish. It's best if the cabbage still has a slight bit of crunch.
• Get creative! Feel free to switch up the ingredients to suit your family's taste. Add water chestnuts, mushrooms, or bean sprouts!
• Add some spice! Stir in a pinch or two of crushed red peppers to add some heat to this dish.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: ¼ of pan
• Calories: 260
• Sugar: 7.7 g
• Sodium: 945.6 mg
• Fat: 9.3 g
• Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
• Carbohydrates: 15.4 g
• Fiber: 2.6 g
• Protein: 28.6 g
• Cholesterol: 67.8 mg