Inside Out Egg Roll In A Bowl Recipe

A quick and easy stir-fry featuring ground meat, cabbage, and carrots, all seasoned with soy sauce and sesame oil, mimicking the flavors of traditional egg rolls without the wrapper.

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef, pork, or turkey
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 14-16 ounces coleslaw mix or 6 cups finely sliced cabbage
• ⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce or tamari
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• pinch ground cloves (optional)
• 1 ½ tablespoons sesame oil
• 3 green onions, sliced
• sesame seeds for serving (optional)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Warm Up the Skillet and Begin Browning the Meat
   Grab your trusty large, heavy-bottomed skillet and place it over medium heat. Once it’s warmed up, toss in your choice of lean ground beef, pork, or turkey. Use a wooden spoon to break it apart as it cooks; you’re aiming for a lovely browned color. This is the foundation for all those delicious flavors to come.

2. Step 2: Add Aromatics
   After the meat is nicely browned, drain off any excess grease to keep things light. Toss in the minced garlic and let it sauté for about 30 to 60 seconds. You’ll know it’s ready by that glorious aroma filling your kitchen.

3. Step 3: Mix in the Cabbage
   Now it’s time to bring in the coleslaw mix or your own finely sliced cabbage. Add it to the skillet and give everything a good mix so the cabbage is evenly combined with the meaty, garlicky goodness.

4. Step 4: Season the Dish
   Pour the low sodium soy sauce or tamari over your mixture and make sure every bit of cabbage and meat gets evenly coated. Add the hot sauce, ground ginger, onion powder, and a pinch of cloves if you’re feeling adventurous. Stir everything together until the spices are well-distributed.

5. Step 5: Soften the Cabbage
   Cover the skillet with a lid to keep in the moisture and let the cabbage steam until it softens, about 2 to 5 minutes. If you don’t have a lid, no worries—just add a splash of water to prevent sticking. Keep an eye on it to ensure it doesn’t overcook and become mushy.

6. Step 6: Finish with Sesame Oil
   Once your cabbage is cooked just right, slide the skillet off the heat. Drizzle the toasted sesame oil over the top and toss everything to combine. This step adds a nutty depth that ties the dish together beautifully.

7. Step 7: Taste and Adjust Seasonings
   Before you serve, have a taste and see if it needs a little more salt or an extra kick of hot sauce. This is your chance to tweak the flavors to your liking.

8. Step 8: Garnish and Serve
   Spoon the mixture into bowls and sprinkle with sliced green onions for a fresh crunch. If you’re feeling fancy, add a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Enjoy your inside-out egg roll adventure!

Notes

Navigating the kitchen can be an adventure, especially with this Egg Roll in a Bowl recipe! One common misstep is overcooking the cabbage. It can quickly turn from crisp to limp. Aim to watch it closely as it wilts, leaving it slightly crunchy to keep that delightful texture.

Another hiccup? Skipping the step of draining excess grease from the meat. This can leave your dish too oily, which might overpower the flavors. Simply tilt the skillet and spoon out the extra liquid.

Some also forget to adjust the salt and spices at the end. Everyone’s taste buds are different, so take a moment to taste and tweak.

And lastly, don’t be shy with the sesame oil; it adds a wonderful depth of flavor. Happy cooking!