Description
This Egg Roll Bowl recipe offers a flavorful and easy-to-make meal inspired by the classic egg roll filling, served in a convenient bowl format. Featuring ground beef, fresh vegetables, and a savory soy-ginger sauce, this dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that captures the delicious flavors of an egg roll without the wrapper.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Aromatics
- 1½ pounds ground beef
- 1 large onion, diced finely
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
Vegetables
- ½ cup carrots, peeled and finely shredded
- 16 ounces coleslaw mix
Oils and Sauces
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- ½ to ¾ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Spices and Garnish
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1½ teaspoons ground ginger
- Green onions, optional garnish
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef. In a large deep-sided skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until no longer pink, being careful to keep the pieces larger rather than breaking them down too much.
- Cook onions and garlic. Drain the grease from the skillet, return it to the stovetop, add the diced onions and minced garlic, and cook until the onions become soft and translucent. Keep the beef pieces large to maintain texture.
- Add sesame oil and vegetables. Stir in 2 tablespoons of sesame oil, the shredded carrots, and the coleslaw mix using tongs. Cook for about 5 minutes to soften the vegetables slightly and blend flavors.
- Mix and pour sauce. In a small bowl, combine onion powder, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, ground ginger, soy sauce, and vegetable oil. Pour this sauce over the meat and vegetable mixture in the skillet.
- Simmer the mixture. Reduce the heat to low and cook everything together for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the liquid to reduce slightly. Garnish with sliced green onions if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- For a leaner option, substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef.
- If you prefer vegetarian, swap ground beef with firm tofu or tempeh.
- Adjust soy sauce quantity to taste to control saltiness.
- Serving with steamed rice or cauliflower rice makes this a satisfying meal.
- Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Keywords: egg roll bowl, ground beef recipe, Asian-inspired dinner, quick weeknight recipe, skillet meal
