Description
This Gluten-Free Egg Roll in a Bowl is a deconstructed version of your favorite takeout appetizer. It packs all the savory, crunchy, and umami flavors of an egg roll filling—ground meat, crisp cabbage, ginger, and sesame—into a quick 20-minute one-pan meal. It’s naturally low-carb, keto-friendly, and completely free of wheat wrappers.
Ingredients
1 lb (450g) ground beef (or ground turkey/chicken for a leaner option)
1 tablespoon sesame oil (toasted is best for flavor)
1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
½ cup onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (or 1 tsp ground ginger)
1 bag (14–16 oz) coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots)
¼ cup gluten-free Tamari sauce (or Coconut Aminos for soy-free)
1 tablespoon rice vinegar (optional, for tang)
1 teaspoon Sriracha or chili garlic sauce (optional, for heat)
— Garnish —
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Drizzle of spicy mayo (optional)
Instructions
1. Brown the Meat: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef (or turkey) and diced onion. Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes). Drain excess fat if necessary.
2. Add Aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic and fresh ginger. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
3. Add Veggies & Sauce: Add the coleslaw mix (cabbage and carrots) to the skillet. Drizzle with the sesame oil, Tamari sauce, rice vinegar, and Sriracha (if using).
4. Sauté: Toss everything together well. Cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the cabbage is wilted but still retains a bit of crunch. Do not overcook, or it will become mushy.
5. Garnish & Serve: Remove from heat. Taste and add more Tamari or Sriracha if needed. Top generously with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately over rice or on its own for a low-carb meal.
Notes
Soy Sauce: You must use Tamari or Coconut Aminos to keep this recipe gluten-free. Standard soy sauce contains wheat.
Meat Choice: Ground beef offers the most authentic ‘egg roll’ flavor, but ground turkey or chicken works beautifully for a lighter version.
Vegetable Boost: Feel free to add sliced red bell peppers, mushrooms, or snap peas for extra veggies.
Meal Prep: This dish reheats very well. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 22
- Cholesterol: 65