Egg Roll in a Bowl

Some nights you want comfort food… but you also want it fast, easy, and not followed by a mountain of dishes. Enter Egg Roll in a Bowl — all the savory, cozy flavors of your favorite takeout egg roll, without the deep fryer or the wrapper.

This is one of those recipes that checks all the boxes:

• Quick (ready in about 20 minutes)

• One pan

• Family-friendly

• Meal-prep approved

• Naturally low-carb and gluten-free

It’s perfect for busy weeknights when you need dinner now, but still want something satisfying and flavorful.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Tastes like takeout, feels like a home-cooked win

• Easy to customize with what you have on hand

• Great for leftovers (it reheats beautifully)

• Protein-packed and veggie-loaded without trying too hard

Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey (or ground meat of your choice)

• 1 tbsp sesame oil

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated (or 1 tsp ground ginger)

• 1 small onion, diced

• 1 (14–16 oz) bag coleslaw mix (I like to use broccoli slaw)

• 3 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Optional toppings: sliced green onions, sesame seeds, sriracha

Instructions

1. Brown the meat
   Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground meat and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.

2. Add aromatics
   Stir in onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and softened.

3. Add the veggies
   Toss in the coleslaw mix. Stir well and cook for 4–6 minutes until cabbage is tender but not mushy.

4. Season it up
   Add soy sauce and rice vinegar. Stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

5. Serve & garnish
   Remove from heat and top with green onions, sesame seeds, or a drizzle of sriracha if you like heat.

Easy Variations

• Make it spicy: Add chili garlic sauce or crushed red pepper flakes

• Extra veggies: Toss in mushrooms, bell peppers, or snap peas

• More crunch: Top with crispy wonton strips (if carbs aren’t a concern)

• Kid-friendly: Skip ginger and spice, drizzle with a little hoisin sauce

Serving Ideas

• Serve it as-is for a light dinner

• Spoon it over rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice

• Wrap leftovers in lettuce cups for lunch the next day

You got this mama!

Egg Roll in a Bowl is one of those recipes that feels like a cheat code for dinner. It’s fast, flexible, and endlessly satisfying — the kind of meal you’ll keep coming back to when life gets busy (which is basically always).

If you try this recipe, don’t be surprised if it becomes a regular on your weekly menu. and golden brown, about 30 minutes. Serve immediately.