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High Protein Egg Roll In A Bowl

High Protein Egg Roll In A Bowl (Quick, Low Carb Skillet Meal)

A quick, flavorful, and low-carb alternative to traditional egg rolls, featuring lean ground meat (pork, turkey, or chicken) and tender-crisp cabbage coated in a savory, slightly sweet Asian sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American-Chinese, Asian
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Protein Base
  • 1 tablespoon Neutral cooking oil such as avocado or grapeseed
  • 1 pound Lean ground meat ground pork, ground chicken, or ground turkey
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
Aromatics and Vegetables
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger minced
  • 16 ounces Shredded coleslaw mix 1 large bag (green cabbage and carrots)
  • 1/2 cup Green onions sliced (divided; 1/4 cup for cooking, 1/4 cup for garnish)
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Low-sodium soy sauce (or Tamari/Coconut Aminos for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Brown sugar or honey (optional, for slight sweetness)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sriracha or chili garlic sauce (optional, for heat)
For Garnish
  • 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame seeds
  • 1/4 cup Extra sliced green onions reserved from above

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Mixing Bowl (small)

Method
 

Step 1: Prepare Protein and Aromatics
  1. Mince the garlic and ginger. Prepare the green onions, setting aside 1/4 cup for garnish and 1/4 cup for cooking.
  2. Heat the neutral cooking oil in a large skillet, wok, or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground meat, breaking it up and seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes until fully browned. If using ground pork or a fattier meat, carefully drain any excess grease.
Step 2: Sauté Aromatics and Build Sauce
  1. Reduce the heat to medium. Push the cooked meat to one side of the pan and add the minced garlic and ginger to the cleared area. Sauté for about 60 seconds until intensely fragrant. Stir the meat and aromatics together.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together all the sauce ingredients: the soy sauce (or alternative), toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, brown sugar/honey (if using), and sriracha (if using). Set the sauce aside.
Step 3: Cook Vegetables and Finish
  1. Add the entire bag of shredded coleslaw mix (cabbage and carrots) and the first portion (1/4 cup) of sliced green onions into the skillet. Increase the heat back to medium-high and sauté for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until the cabbage has wilted slightly but still retains a nice crispness.
  2. Pour the prepared sauce mixture evenly over the meat and vegetable mixture. Toss vigorously for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce coats all the ingredients and has heated through. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Step 4: Serve and Garnish
  1. Remove the skillet from the heat. Divide the High Protein Egg Roll In A Bowl mixture into individual serving bowls.
  2. Garnish each bowl generously with the remaining sliced green onions and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a higher-fat keto version, use regular ground pork or beef (80/20). If you want to make this dish stretch further, serve it over a bed of cauliflower rice or brown rice. For extra crunch, add chopped cashews or peanuts during the final serving step.