Name: Egg Roll in a Bowl for the Table
Yield: 4

Take the filling from your favorite egg roll recipe, saute it all together in a skillet, and you’re left with an Egg Roll in a Bowl. This recipe skips the wrappers and deep frying, leaving you with a much healthier, 30-minute meal.

This low-carb recipe is packed with flavor and prepared all in one skillet. Pair it with an straightforward Asian Cucumber Salad or this Mandarin Orange Salad.

Egg Roll in a Bowl

One of the most frequent requests I received via email last year was for more low-carb recipes. Egg Roll in a Bowl evenly fits that bill. With a few adjustments, this recipe can be adapted for a Keto or Whole30 diet, and I’ll provide those modifications later in this post.

Even if you’re not following a low-carb regimen (shoutout to carb lovers!), you’ll want to include this dish in your rotation. Though I’m a die-hard carb enthusiast, I can’t get enough of this flavorful, straightforward-to-make meal. With just one skillet and under thirty minutes, you can have a satisfying dish ready. Keep reading for details about the ingredients, the sauce, and tips to expedite the preparation.

Collection of ingredients for the egg roll in a bowl recipe, including ground meat, vegetables, and seasonings.

Egg Roll In A Bowl Ingredients:

Red onion: I like the flavor of red onions best in this dish, but yellow onion or shallots would also work.
Garlic: Try finely minced cloves or use jarred, minced garlic for quicker prep.
Ginger: Again, finely minced or ginger paste make for quicker prep. If you have neither on hand, try adding 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger.
Ground pork: We like ground pork best in this egg roll in a bowl, but any ground meat would all work for this recipe.
Red bell pepper: Any sweet pepper works or use a different veggie entirely, such as mushrooms, water chestnuts, or bean sprouts.
Green cabbage: If you’re looking for super-quick prep, It is worth grabbing a bag of coleslaw mix instead of chopping up the cabbage yourself.
Matchstick carrots: If you’re cutting your own cabbage, add matchstick carrots; otherwise, the coleslaw mix already has carrots in it.

Preparing the savory sauce by mixing together various flavorful ingredients.

The Sauce Ingredients

The sauce is truly what makes this recipe so amazing. And yet, it’s as straightforward as whisking everything together in a small bowl.

Soy sauce: Use reduced or low-sodium so this dish isn’t too salty.
Chicken broth or stock: Again, It is worth low-sodium so you can control the salt.
Cornstarch: This helps thicken the sauce. Here is a list of substitutes, if needed.
Sesame oil: For a great authentic flavor, sesame oil really delivers.
Rice vinegar: This balances the sauce and adds a subtle tang. Rice wine vinegar and rice vinegar are two ways to say the same thing.
Brown sugar: Here’s another balancing ingredient. Light or dark brown sugar will work; honey will also do the trick.
Sriracha sauce: Use this to add heat and flavor. You can, of course, reduce (or even omit entirely) if you’re not a fan of heat.

Colorful coleslaw mix and assorted vegetables, ready to be incorporated into the egg roll in a bowl.

Quick Tip

Make sure to use a really wide skillet or wok. There is a lot of volume in this egg roll in a bowl recipe, so you’ll have a hard time mixing everything together if you’re working in a small skillet. It is worth a 12-inch skillet or larger.

How To Make Egg Roll in a Bowl

(The step-by-step photos below correlate to the numbered descriptions.)

Sauté the thinly sliced onions in a skillet for a few minutes.
Add in the garlic and ginger.
Brown the ground pork (or other ground meat).
Integrate the crumbled, browned ground pork with the onion, garlic, and ginger.
Mix in the bell pepper, chopped cabbage, and matchstick carrots (or coleslaw mix). Cook down for a couple of minutes.
Drizzle in the sauce and continue to cook until sauce is distributed well and veggies are tender. Enjoy your egg roll in a bowl!

Sautéing onions, cooking meat, and stir-frying fresh veggies.

Dietary concerns

Egg Roll in a Bowl, Whole30:For a Whole30-compliant Egg Roll in a Bowl: Replace vegetable oil with canola oil and ensure your Sriracha and mayo are compliant. Swap soy sauce for coconut aminos, skip the cornstarch and brown sugar, and use compliant ground pork or another meat. While sesame oil’s inclusion varies by individual preference, it’s generally advised to limit it. Serve over cauliflower rice, not white rice. Check out more Whole30 tips here.
Making it Keto friendly: Make sure the Sriracha is compliant, or use Frank’s Red Hot® sauce instead. Use lite tamari or Bragg’s Aminos® instead of soy sauce, and leave out the brown sugar in the sauce. Skip the red onion.

Egg roll in a bowl filling served over a bed of rice, prepared and ready for a satisfying meal.

Storage

Can you freeze the egg roll filling?

Yes! To freeze, place leftovers in an airtight/freezer-safe container, label, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat gently on the stovetop. Thawed egg roll filling isn’t quite as crisp as when it was originally made, so you may want to add in a bit of fresh cabbage when reheating.

Store any leftover egg roll in a bowl in an airtight container in the fridge. This is a great recipe for meal prep; if you are meal prepping, divide leftovers and store them in separate meal prep containers in the fridge. (Reheat leftovers in the microwave or in a skillet.)