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This is part of my regular rotation of easy weeknight meals. I always bring extra for lunch and it tastes great. Thank you!
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If you must know, my favorite lunches lately involve ground pork browned with garlic and ginger, sautéed carrots and cabbage cooked down in some soy sauce and chili paste, a nice little heap of hot rice, a dusting of Chinese five-spice.
Yes, meet The Egg Roll Bowl. I made them, and loved them, and now make them regularly for meal prep. But really, this one is all you guys!
I asked a few months into my maternity leave this fall what your favorite easy recipes were, and SO MANY OF YOU said Egg Roll Bowls!
To which I said: mmmk what the heck is an Egg Roll Bowl?!
To which the internet said: seasoned ground pork and veggies and… kind of whatever else you want… in a bowl. Like an egg roll, but without the wrapper.
And when I realized how
- Easy
- Customizable
- Low carb
- Straight up DELICIOUS
these were, I was all over it.
The fact that you can buy a bag of pre-shredded coleslaw (sans sauce) and toss it in the pan with your pork, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce and pretty much have this meal, like, completely done? it’s a game changer.
You know I love fast and easy when it comes to meal prep, so all aboard, because this egg roll train is speedy fast.
A few final notes:
- Chinese five spice. A new ingredient for us here at POY, but in my opinion, it is worth adding a bottle of this to your spice cabinet even if it is solely for this recipe. I find that a little dash takes this from generic-stir-fry to LEGIT EGG ROLL BOWL. You’re gonna add it, and you’re gonna taste it, and you’re gonna say, yep. There it is. There’s the egg roll taste I’m looking for.
- If you fry up some wonton wrappers and stick them in the bowl to be a little extra, I might propose to you.
- If you want to take the egg roll fusion even further: try these egg roll tacos! Yes, TACOS! So good.
Check Out Our Video For How To Make An Egg Roll In a Bowl:
Source notes: As the “in a bowl” indicates from the recipe name, this is a deconstructed version of an egg roll. Egg rolls primarily came to be from American Chinese restaurants, and typically always include cabbage, pork, and other filling.
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15-Minute Egg Roll in a Bowl
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
Egg Roll in a Bowl! Ground pork browned with garlic and ginger, sautéed carrots and cabbage cooked down in some soy sauce and chili paste, a nice little heap of hot rice. YUM.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 knob of ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- chili paste to taste
- 1 pound ground pork
- 5–6 cups shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
- 3 large carrots, diagonally sliced
- Rice and green onions for serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and ginger and saute until fragrant.
- Add the five-spice, soy sauce, chili paste, and pork. Break apart until the meat is browned and cooked through.
- Add the coleslaw mix and carrots. Toss until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Serve over rice, with green onions and Sriracha if you like that kinda thing. (I do.)
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Five-Spice: You can make this recipe without it, but I LOVE the flavor that it adds. There’s a little bit of anise in there, and to me, this is what makes it taste like a real egg roll!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Keywords: egg roll in a bowl, egg roll, deconstructed egg roll
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I believe the nutrition calculations for the egg roll in a bowl are incorrect. The ground pork itself is 290 calories per serving. My calculations give the recipe 383 kcal per serving. Are you using a special type of ground pork?
Fast and enjoyed by all! Next time I’ll add more of all the spices.
So fast, so easy, so flavorful!! I don’t feel like this needs the olive oil, since the ground pork has enough fat on its own. I also like to add rice vinegar and sesame oil tableside. WINNER WINNER!
I make this recipe all the time. It’s one of my favorites. The only change I make is I mix in Chinese mustard just before I eat a bowl. I really love the packets from Chinese restaurants but I always keep a jar of it on hand as well. This is the extra touch that makes this recipe perfect for me!
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This 15-Minute Egg Roll in a Bowl recipe is a game changer! It’s quick, delicious, and perfect for busy weeknights. I love how versatile it is; I can easily customize it with whatever veggies I have on hand. Thanks for sharing such a fantastic recipe!
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I love how quick and easy this recipe is! Perfect for weeknight dinners when I’m in a rush. Plus, the flavors are amazing! Can’t wait to try it with some extra veggies. Thanks for sharing!
I absolutely love this recipe! The combination of the savory ground pork with garlic and ginger, the perfectly sautéed veggies, and that little kick from the soy sauce and chili paste—so simple yet so flavorful! This has quickly become one of my go-to meals for busy weeknights, and it’s even better the next day for lunch. Thank you for sharing such a delicious and versatile dish!
I was on the hunt for healthy meal prep recipes and as usual, you deliver!
This was delicious, healthy and EASY to make. Whao. Thanks
Can you substitute ground beef for the ground pork in your egg roll in a bowl?
Yep, should be just fine!
How could I adapt this to use shrimp instead of ground meat? Thanks!
I think you could follow the recipe as-stated and just use shrimp instead!
I couldn’t stop eating this! I added the green onions to the pork, and shredded the carrots instead of slicing them. It was so amazingly good! I also topped it with fried wonton strips. 5⭐️
This recipe is fantastic, quick and easy and filled with flavor. Thanks Lindsey!
Delicious recipe and is a hit with all family members!
i stumbled on this recipe years ago and i just wanted to let you know it is still one of my favorite weeknight dinners of all time!!
Sounds yummy
It looks really great.
Loved how easy this was to throw together! Coleslaw mix bag of shredded cabbage was the perfect shortcut. Added a pinch of sesame seeds & some wonton strips for a little crunch. And I think this one tasted even better heated up as leftovers.
I just made this mostly per the recipe. We really liked it! I am going to pass it on to my daughter. She has 3 growing girls with a lot of stuff going on so this would suit them. It only took 15 minutes from start to finish. I added a pkg of bean sprouts and topped with crispy wonton bits (store bought). I will add peas next time. Also sesame oil and more soy sauce.
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Super useful!
Thank you so much for sharing such an amazing recipe.