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Ground beef egg roll in a bowl served in a black bowl, made with sautéed cabbage, onions, carrots, and sesame seeds, photographed overhead on a white grid towel with chopsticks

Egg Roll In A Bowl

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 3
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground beef 85/15 or 90/10
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1 small yellow or white onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
  • 2 cups coleslaw mix plain cabbage blend
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1½ teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional: pinch red pepper flakes
  • Garnish optional
  • Sliced green onions
  • Toasted sesame seeds

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add ground beef and diced onion. Cook 7–9 minutes, breaking up the beef, until fully cooked and onion is softened. Drain excess fat if needed.
  3. Add garlic and ginger. Cook 30–45 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Stir in coleslaw mix. Cook 3–4 minutes, stirring often, until cabbage softens but still has a slight crunch.
  5. Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir well and cook 2–3 minutes until evenly coated.
  6. Remove from heat. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

We tested this recipe using different ground meats and found that ground beef delivers the most savory, restaurant-style flavor without needing added sugar. For best results, allow the beef to brown fully before stirring to develop depth and prevent excess moisture.