Easy Egg Roll in a Bowl
This easy egg roll in a bowl delivers all the savory, garlicky flavors of a classic egg roll without the wrapper. Made with ground meat, crisp cabbage, and a sweet-salty stir-fry sauce, it's a fast weeknight dinner that's satisfying, low-fuss, and meal-prep friendly.
Servings4 Portions
Prep Time5 Mins
Cook Time20 Mins
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
4
- ground chicken, pork, or beef1 lb
- cole slaw mix24 oz
- scallions2
- garlic2 cloves
- neutral oil2 tbsp
- water0.5 cup
- brown sugar0.5 tbsp
- salt0.3 tsp
- five-spice powder0.3 tsp
- white pepper0.3 tsp
- hoisin sauce1 tbsp
- soy sauce1 tbsp
- sesame oil1 tsp
- sesame seeds and wonton chips for topping
Step-by-Step Instructions
01
Heat a wok or large deep skillet over high heat until very hot. Add the neutral oil, then add the ground meat. Cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and no longer pink, about 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the meat to a plate, leaving any rendered fat in the pan.
02
Add the minced garlic and the white parts of the scallions to the pan. Stir-fry for 20 to 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the cole slaw mix and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring often, until the vegetables soften but still have a little texture. If the pan looks dry, add a splash of the water to help steam the cabbage.
03
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining water, brown sugar, salt, five-spice powder, white pepper, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Return the cooked meat to the skillet, add the green parts of the scallions, and pour in the sauce.
04
Toss everything together and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until the sauce lightly coats the meat and vegetables. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
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