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Egg Roll in a Bowl

Egg Roll in a Bowl

A quick, low-carb one-pan dinner featuring ground beef, cabbage, and bold Asian-inspired flavors ready in 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 330
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground beef 85/15
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp fine sea salt or to taste
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper or to taste
  • 0.5 medium onion finely diced
  • 1 medium carrot julienned or coarsely grated
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups green cabbage thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 0.25 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tsp sesame oil toasted preferred
  • 0.5 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1 Tbsp green onion chopped, optional for garnish
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds optional for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet (12-inch or larger)
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook for about 5 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and no longer pink. Season with salt and pepper once fully cooked.
  2. Stir in the diced onion and grated carrot. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and translucent.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
  4. Add the cabbage, ground ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar. Continue to sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender-crisp and has reduced in volume by about half.
  5. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, if using. Serve warm over rice, cauliflower rice, or wrapped in lettuce leaves.

Notes

Makes 4 generous 1.5-cup servings. This dish is perfect for meal prep and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. If cabbage releases excess water during storage, drain before reheating. For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes or sriracha. Substitute ground turkey, chicken, or pork for variety, or use crumbled tofu for a vegetarian option.