Egg Roll in a Bowl: A Savory Low-Carb One-Pan Wonder

Egg Roll in a Bowl is a quick, healthy, and savory low-carb meal that captures the flavor of traditional egg rolls.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Asian

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Base

1 lb Lean Ground Beef Can be swapped with ground turkey for a lighter meal.
1 Tbsp Olive Oil You can switch to sesame oil for an authentic twist.
0.5 tsp Fine Sea Salt Feel free to adjust according to your taste preferences.
0.25 tsp Black Pepper Consider white pepper for a more subtle flavor.

For the Vegetables

0.5 medium Onion Finely diced, shallots work well for a gentler taste.
1 medium Carrot Julienned or coarsely grated; zucchini can be a low-carb swap.
3 cloves Garlic Minced, garlic powder is a great substitute.
3 cups Green Cabbage Thinly sliced, coleslaw mix is a quick alternative.
1 tsp Ground Ginger Fresh ginger can enhance the flavor further.

For the Sauce

0.25 cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce Opt for tamari for a gluten-free version.
2 tsp Sesame Oil Optional if you're not keen on sesame.
0.5 tsp Granulated Sugar Erythritol serves as a great low-carb substitute.

For Garnishing

1 Tbsp Chopped Green Onion Optional, can be replaced with chives.
0.25 tsp Sesame Seeds Optional; feel free to omit.

Equipment

large skillet

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, about 1-2 minutes.
Add finely diced onion and sauté for about 3 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
Introduce minced garlic and ground ginger, cooking for an additional minute until aromatic.
Add 1 pound of lean ground beef, breaking it apart, and cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned.
Stir in julienned carrot and sliced green cabbage, cooking for about 5 minutes until tender yet crisp.
Pour in ¼ cup of low-sodium soy sauce and sprinkle ½ teaspoon of granulated sugar, mixing well and heating through for 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish stores well! Refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

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