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Ground beef egg roll in a bowl with cabbage, carrots, sesame seeds and green onions in white serving bowl

Ground Beef Egg Roll in a Bowl (Healthy + Fast)

This egg roll in a bowl captures all the flavors of traditional egg rolls in a healthy one-pan dinner ready in just 20 minutes. Ground beef, crispy cabbage, and savory Asian sauce create a satisfying low-carb meal that's perfect for busy weeknights. Keto-friendly, Whole30-approved, and absolutely delicious!
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Servings 4 servings
Calories 315 kcal

Equipment

  • Large deep skillet or wok (12-inch)
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Small bowl for mixing sauce

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef 85/15 lean
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced (or 1 tsp ground)
  • 14-16 oz coleslaw mix 1 bag
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • Sauce:
  • ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari for GF
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon sweetener honey, brown sugar, or monk fruit - optional
  • Seasonings:
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Garnish:
  • Sesame seeds
  • Additional green onions
  • Lime wedges optional

Instructions
 

  • In small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, sriracha, and sweetener if using. Set aside.
  • Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking into small crumbles, 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Drain excess fat if needed.
  • Push browned beef to sides of skillet. Add olive oil to center if beef was very lean. Add diced onion and cook until softened, 3-4 minutes.
  • Add minced garlic and ginger. Cook 30-60 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly.
  • Add entire bag of coleslaw mix to skillet. Stir to combine with beef mixture.
  • Pour prepared sauce over everything. Toss to coat evenly. Cook 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender-crisp.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings—add more soy sauce, sriracha, or vinegar as desired.
  • Remove from heat and stir in half the sliced green onions.
  • Transfer to serving bowls. Top with remaining green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately!
  • Serve over cauliflower rice, white rice, brown rice, or enjoy as-is!

Notes

Don't overcook cabbage—tender-crisp is perfect! Fresh ginger tastes significantly better than ground. Leave a little fat for flavor but drain excess. High heat ensures good browning. Prep all ingredients before starting—recipe moves fast! VARIATIONS: Use ground turkey, pork, or chicken. Add mushrooms, bell peppers, or water chestnuts. Make Whole30: use coconut aminos, skip sweetener. STORAGE: Refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze 3 months. Reheat in skillet or microwave.