Egg Roll in a Bowl (One-Skillet, Keto)
Made in one skillet in under 30 minutes, this Egg Roll in a Bowl recipe has everything you love about the Chinese appetizer, but without the deep-fried wrapper! All you need is some ground turkey or pork, common pantry staples like soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar, and some fresh cabbage or colelsaw mix.
London’s Top Tip: Skip the bitterness sometimes found in pre-packaged cabbage mixes and make it more budget-friendly by slicing up a fresh head of cabbage instead!
Yup, even the littles will go crazy for these all-too-familiar egg roll flavors served up in a big bowl of veggies. I’ve served it to dozens of people of all ages. And every single time, the reaction is the same: I can’t believe it- this is incredible!
Love one-skillet, low-carb bowls? This Reuben in a Bowl and Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls are both easy dinners made with fresh cabbage!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Ground Turkey: 93/7 ground turkey, ground pork, ground chicken, or even a leaner ground beef can be used.
- Cabbage: Thinly shredded cabbage is best. You’ll need about 1 medium head of cabbage. You can also do a mixture of purple and green cabbage to give it an extra pop of color. (Learn How to Shred Cabbage if you don’t already know!)
- Carrots: Thinly shredded whole carrots or matchstick carrots can be used.
- Ginger & garlic: Fresh ginger and garlic are both used to add a zippy punch of flavor. To make things easier you can buy the pre-peeled garlic and use ginger paste.
- Soy sauce: Traditional soy sauce works great, but has a little extra sodium. Tamari is my favorite to use and works if you’re gluten-free. Liquid coconut aminos also work if on a Whole30 diet. Opt for low-sodium soy sauce if you’re watching your sodium intake.
- Vinegar: Rice vinegar delivers the most authentic flavor. Apple cider vinegar and white wine vinegar will also work, if needed.
- Sesame Oil: Do not leave this very important ingredient out! It gives this dish a unique umami flavor.
How to Make an Egg Roll in a Bowl
Please see the recipe card below for specific ingredient amounts and full detailed instructions.
Step 1: Prep the Veggies.
Thinly slice the cabbage (¼ to ½ inch thick) with a sharp knife. If using whole carrots, shred them with a food processor or cheese grater.
Step 2: Cook the Meat.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground meat for 5-6 minutes, breaking it up as it browns. (A potato masher works great for this!)
Step 3: Sauté the Veggies & Season.
Add the onion and 1 tablespoon oil. Cook, then stir in the carrots, garlic, and ginger. Deglaze with chicken broth, then add cabbage, soy sauce, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
Step 4: Cook & Serve.
Cover and cook over medium-low for 12-15 minutes, until the cabbage is tender. Stir in sesame oil before serving. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, or red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
What to Serve with Egg Roll in a Bowl?
This recipe is already pretty filling on its own, but you can serve it with any of these simple sides.
Asian Cucumber Salad, Air Fryer Asparagus, Chinese Green Beans are all excellent greens.
If you don’t mind carbs, serve it with Instant Pot White Rice, White Rice, Basmati Rice, or Jasmine Rice. I love serving with cauliflower rice to keep it low-carb, too!
Or top this dish with some Asian Ginger Dressing or this easy Peanut Sauce recipe.
Recipe Changes to Try
There are SO many ways to make this dish your own! Experiment and find your favorite way to dig in.
- Add an egg. A fried or poached egg will take this dish over the top!
- Up the veggies. Load it up with even MORE vegetables like Chinese broccoli, zucchini, and squash.
- Make it vegetarian. Skip the meat and go with tofu, chickpeas, or another meat alternative.
- Even more umami. If you want to up-level the depth of flavor, try adding in a bit of fish sauce or oyster sauce. (Add 1 teaspoon at a time – a little goes a long way!)
- Give it a crunch. Just like in these P.F. Chang’s lettuce wraps, adding water chestnuts right at the end will add a delightfully crunchy texture.
- Make it spicy. Drizzle on some sriracha mayo, regular sriracha sauce, or Gochujang for a bit of heat.
More Easy Keto Dinner Recipes
If you are looking for other delicious meals that are low in carbs, try one of these next:
- Korean Beef Bowl and Thai Basil Chicken have amazing Asian flavors similar to this egg roll bowl and are simple weeknight dinners!
- Burger Bowls with Secret Sauce is like your favorite burger but in a healthier low-carb bowl. While these Greek Ground Turkey Rice Bowls (when served with cauliflower rice!) have all the flavors of your favorite gyro in an easy-to-make meal.
