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    Home » Recipes » Dinner » Egg Roll In A Bowl

    Egg Roll In A Bowl

    Published: Jan 10, 2020 · Modified: May 9, 2023 by Tonia Larson

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    This Egg Roll In a Bowl recipe is a deconstructed egg roll! It’s made with coleslaw mix, ground beef, and pork, and it’s cooked in a skillet.

    spoonful of egg rolls in a bowl

    Egg roll in a bowl has become one of our favorite meals! It’s easy to make, full of flavor and can be reheated the next day if you have leftovers.

    What You’ll Find In This Post

    • Ingredients Needed and Substitutions
      • Coleslaw Mix
    • How To Make Egg Roll In A Bowl
    • Chinese 5 Spice Recipe
    • How to Drain Grease From Browned Meat
    • Make Ahead and Leftovers
    • Others Want To Know
    • Want more Asian-inspired recipes? Try these next:
    Labeled ingredients in bowls on a countertop.

    Ingredients Needed and Substitutions

    Two Kinds of Oil

    • We used a combination of olive oil and sesame seed oil.
    • The olive oil is used to saute the garlic and ginger.
    • And a little sesame seed oil adds a lot of flavor.

    Fresh Flavoring

    • For the best results, I suggest using minced garlic and ginger because they add so much flavor!
    • But if they aren’t available, you can substitute 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder for one teaspoon of minced garlic.
    • For the ginger, use 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger in place of one teaspoon minced ginger.

    Seasonings

    • Soy sauce adds liquid, sodium, and flavor. You can also use light soy sauce if you prefer.
    • Sriracha sauce adds a little heat as well as additional flavor. We only added a teaspoon, but you can add more if you want more spice.
    • Chinese 5-Spice is a delicious seasoning blend made from cinnamon, anise, fennel, ginger, and cloves.

    Ground Meat

    • Ground beef adds protein and flavor. If you want milder deconstructed egg rolls, you can use all ground beef, but it won’t be as flavorful.
    • For the ground pork, we used mild pork sausage. You could also use hot pork sausage to make it spicier.

    Coleslaw Mix

    • For this recipe, we always use bagged shredded cabbage, also known as coleslaw mix.
    • Although the coleslaw mix includes some carrots, we always add additional shredded carrots.
    • If you want to shred your own cabbage, start by removing the outer leaves. Rinse and dry the head. Then slice it in half and then quarters. Cut off the core. Then, use a knife or a mandoline slicer to thinly slice the cabbage.

    Toppings

    • Sliced green onions add flavor and a pop of color.
    • To make the egg roll in a bowl more like a fried egg roll, top it with wonton strips! You can find them near the croutons in the grocery store.
    • Or, if you want to make your own wonton strips, cut wonton wrappers into narrow strips and fry them in oil in a skillet. Drain them on paper towels and sprinkle them with salt.

    How To Make Egg Roll In A Bowl

    Minced garlic and ginger in a skillet.

    Step One: Heat the olive oil and sesame seed oil in a large skillet. Add the minced garlic and minced ginger.

    Spices and seasonings in skillet.

    Step Two: Add the soy sauce, sriracha sauce, and Chinese 5-Spice.

    Chinese 5 Spice Recipe

    You can use this Chinese 5 Spice recipe if you don’t have some in your pantry. As the name implies, it is a combination of five spices: cinnamon, anise, fennel, ginger, and cloves. You only need 1/2 teaspoon for this recipe. So, add 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon ground anise, 1/8 teaspoon ground fennel, 1/16 teaspoon ground ginger, and 1/16 teaspoon ground cloves.

    Ground beef and ground pork in a skillet.

    Step Three: Add the ground beef and ground pork.

    Meat Chopper

    In the photo above, I’m using what is known as a meat chopper or meat masher. I love this utensil and use it every time I am cooking ground beef. To use the meat chopper, press straight down into the meat and give it a little twist. It easily breaks the meat up into small pieces. I have the Pampered Chef brand, and you can buy it here on Amazon.

    Cooked ground beef in a skillet.

    Step Four: Cook the meat until browned, and then drain the grease.

    How to Drain Grease From Browned Meat

    I’ve found that an easy way to drain the grease is to use paper towels to soak it up. Hold the pan at a slight incline. Move all of the meat to the top half of the incline, and all of the grease will drain to the bottom. Then, soak up the grease with crumpled paper towels.

    There are a couple of reasons I like this method. First, you don’t have to worry about spilling the meat out of the pan if you try to pour the grease out of it. Second, the paper towels that soak up the grease can be thrown away immediately, unlike other methods where you collect the grease in a container and have to wait for it to solidify before discarding it.

    Add shredded carrots and shredded cabbage.

    Step Five: Return the pan to the burner. Add the shredded cabbage and shredded carrots.

    Stir in shredded cabbage and carrots.

    Step Six: Cook and stir until the cabbage and carrots are softened.

    egg rolls in a bowl with sliced green onions

    Step 7: Remove from heat and sprinkle with sliced green onions.

    Make Ahead and Leftovers

    Make Ahead

    • If you want to prepare this egg roll in a bowl recipe ahead of time, you can follow the instructions through step three, in which you brown and drain the meat.
    • Then, allow the meat to cool and then store it in an airtight container in the freezer for up to three months.
    • Thaw the frozen meat in the fridge overnight and reheat it in a skillet and continue making the recipe as directed.

    Leftovers

    • Fridge: Allow the egg roll in a bowl with coleslaw mix to cool, and then store it in the fridge in an airtight container. It should last in the fridge for 2-3 days.
    • Reheat: You can reheat leftovers in a skillet over medium heat or in the microwave.
    • Freezer: Leftovers will not hold up in the freezer.
    wonton strips on egg rolls in a bowl

    Others Want To Know

    Why is it called egg roll in a bowl?

    Because it has all of the filling ingredients in a bowl instead of being wrapped up in a wonton wrapper.

    What are the wonton strips in the egg roll in a bowl recipe?

    Wonton strips are just what the name implies: little strips of wonton wrappers that are crispy. They are the perfect topping for this egg roll in a bowl recipe. You get everything in an egg roll without having to actually fry them. Crispy wonton strips are available near the croutons in the grocery store.

    Why make a deconstructed egg roll?

    Deconstructed egg rolls are so much easier to make, and they are a lighter version of the deep-fried ones.

    egg rolls in a bowl

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    Honey Garlic Chicken is a family favorite! It’s made with chicken breasts and a simple four-ingredient honey garlic sauce. It’s so easy to prepare, even on a busy weeknight.

    Our Fried Rice recipe is a quick and easy dish to make, and it’s a great way to use up leftover rice. You can add pork or chicken for a meal or use it as a side dish.

    Try this General Tso Chicken recipe and skip the takeout. It’s made with chicken, vegetables, and a flavorful sauce that’s sure to please everyone at the table.

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    egg rolls in a bowl filling on a spoon

    Egg Roll In A Bowl

    This Egg Roll In a Bowl recipe is a deconstructed egg roll! It's made with coleslaw mix, ground beef, and pork, and it's cooked in a skillet.
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
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    Equipment

    T-Fal Fry Pan
    Epicurean Spoon
    Mix N Chop

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon sesame seed oil
    • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
    • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
    • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
    • ½ teaspoon Chinese 5-Spice
    • ½ lb ground beef
    • ½ lb ground pork
    • 6 cups shredded cabbage
    • 1 cup shredded carrots
    • 2 tablespoon sliced green onions
    • ½ cup wonton strips

    Instructions

    • Heat the olive oil and sesame oil in a large skillet. Add the minced garlic and ginger. Stir and cook for 30 seconds.
    • Next, add the soy sauce, sriracha sauce, and Chinese 5-Spice. Stir.
    • Finally, add the ground beef and ground pork. Brown and drain.
    • Return to heat. Pour the shredded cabbage and carrots on top of the cooked meat. Stir and cook until softened.
    • Remove from heat and sprinkle with sliced green onions.
    • Top with wonton strips.

    Video

    Notes

    Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Reheat in the microwave or in a skillet over medium heat.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1/4 of dish | Calories: 417kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 696mg | Potassium: 648mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 5486IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 3mg
    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: Asian
    Author: Tonia Larson

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    About Tonia Larson

    Hi! I’m Tonia, the owner and recipe creator at The Gunny Sack, where I’ve shared easy recipes for busy people for 12+ years! My family-friendly meals, easy side dishes, and delicious desserts include mouthwatering photos, dynamic videos, and step-by-step instructions to help you cook at home.

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    Comments

    1. Alexis says

      May 20, 2023 at 3:01 pm

      5 stars
      My family LOVES egg roll in a bowl! We have been making this recipe at least every other week sometimes every week!! So quick, easy, and delicious!

      Reply
    2. Ashley L says

      April 22, 2023 at 4:18 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is so delicious and was super easy to make!

      Reply

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