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Egg Roll in a Bowl

A fast, savory one-skillet meal that captures the essence of an egg roll with tender beef, crisp cabbage, and a sesame-soy finish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 376
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb lean ground beef (85/15) Swap for ground turkey for a leaner version.
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp fine sea salt Adjust to taste.
  • ¼ tsp black pepper Adjust to taste.
  • ½ 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 Fresh ginger is preferred if available.
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce Tamari is a gluten-free swap.
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • ½ tsp granulated sugar
  • 1 Tbsp chopped green onion (optional, for garnish)
  • ¼ tsp sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Method
 

Cooking Directions
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the 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.
  3. Stir in the diced onion and grated carrot and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft.
  4. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
  5. Add the cabbage, ground ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar; continue to sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender and slightly wilted.
  6. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, if using. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 376kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 22gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

For a lower-sodium version, reduce soy sauce and finish with a squeeze of lime. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.

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