Description

Egg Roll Bowls are a quick and flavorful one-pan meal inspired by the classic egg roll flavors without the wrapper. Ground beef cooked with aromatic onions and garlic is combined with fresh shredded carrots and coleslaw mix, then tossed in a savory sesame-soy sauce blend with a hint of ginger and red pepper flakes. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner, offering all the taste of an egg roll in a healthy, convenient bowl.

Ingredients

Scale

Meat and Vegetables

1½ pounds ground beef
1 large onion, diced finely
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
½ cup carrots, peeled and finely shredded
16 ounces coleslaw mix

Seasonings and Oils

2 tablespoons sesame oil
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1½ teaspoons ground ginger
½ to ¾ cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Green onions, optional garnish

Instructions

Cook Ground Beef: In a large deep-sided skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until no longer pink. Avoid breaking the beef into smaller pieces; keep pieces larger for texture.
Cook Onions and Garlic: Drain excess grease from the beef, return skillet to the stovetop, add diced onions and minced garlic. Cook until onions become soft and translucent while maintaining the larger beef pieces.
Add Vegetables and Sesame Oil: Add sesame oil, shredded carrots, and coleslaw mix to the skillet. Use tongs to toss and combine all ingredients well. Let cook together for about 5 minutes to soften the vegetables slightly.
Prepare Sauce and Combine: In a small bowl, mix onion powder, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, ground ginger, soy sauce, and vegetable oil. Pour this sauce mixture over the meat and vegetable mixture in the skillet.
Simmer: Reduce the heat to low and continue cooking the mixture for about 5 more minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to slightly thicken. Remove from heat and garnish with green onions if desired.

Notes

Keep ground beef pieces larger for a better texture reminiscent of egg roll filling.
Adjust soy sauce quantity based on taste preference and saltiness desired.
Use low-sodium soy sauce to control sodium content.
Coleslaw mix can include cabbage and shredded carrots but feel free to add other shredded vegetables if desired.
Optional garnish with green onions adds fresh flavor and color.
This dish can be served over rice or noodles if desired.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Asian-American

Keywords: egg roll bowl, Asian-inspired ground beef, stovetop egg roll recipe, quick dinner, low carb egg roll bowl