Description
Korean-inspired egg roll in a bowl delivers bold Asian flavors with ground meat, crisp cabbage, and zesty seasonings. Quick skillet preparation makes this protein-packed meal a delightful weeknight solution you can enjoy with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground pork, chicken, turkey, or beef
- 4 cups (280 g) coleslaw mix or shredded cabbage
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded carrots
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced (or 1 tsp ground ginger)
- 3 tbsps soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tbsps sesame oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sriracha (optional, for spice)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- Additional sriracha or soy sauce
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high flame. Add ground meat and break into crumbly fragments, cooking until fully browned and developing a rich caramelized exterior.
- Aromatic Foundation: Push cooked meat to one side of skillet. Add onions, garlic, and ginger to the exposed area, sautéing until fragrant and softened, releasing their intense flavor profiles.
- Vegetable Integration: Combine coleslaw mix, carrots, and previously cooked meat into the skillet. Stir thoroughly, allowing vegetables to slightly wilt while maintaining a crisp texture, creating a harmonious blend of ingredients.
- Flavor Infusion: Drizzle soy sauce, rice vinegar, and optional sriracha across the skillet mixture. Toss ingredients comprehensively to ensure even coating and deep flavor penetration.
- Final Garnish and Serving: Remove skillet from heat. Sprinkle freshly sliced green onions and sesame seeds over the top. Transfer to serving bowls, offering additional condiments like soy sauce or sriracha on the side for personalized taste enhancement.
Notes
- Meat Browning Technique: Ensure ground meat develops a golden-brown crust by avoiding overcrowding the pan, which helps create deeper flavor and prevents steaming.
- Vegetable Texture Balance: Cook coleslaw mix briefly to maintain crunch, preventing soggy vegetables that can dilute the dish’s vibrant character.
- Seasoning Adjustment: Customize salt levels carefully since soy sauce is already sodium-rich; taste and adjust gradually to prevent over-salting.
- Dietary Flexibility: Swap ground meat with tofu or plant-based alternatives for vegetarian version, ensuring similar protein content and flavor intensity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg