Egg Roll in a Bowl
Egg Roll in a Bowl is a easy Chinese recipe that serves 4. 580 calories per serving. Recipe by Nicko's Kitchen on YouTube.
Prep: 4 min | Cook: 12 min | Total: 21 min
Cost: $27.93 total, $6.98 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil (any neutral oil)
- 1 pound Ground Beef (500 g, can substitute ground pork, chicken or turkey)
- to taste Salt (kosher or table salt)
- to taste Black Pepper (freshly ground)
- 2 tablespoons Low Sodium Soy Sauce (or coconut aminos)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger (peeled and grated)
- 1.5 teaspoons Garlic (freshly minced)
- 2 cups Shredded Vegetables (Carrot, Cabbage, Onion) or Coleslaw Mix (dry, can use pre‑packaged coleslaw mix for speed)
- 0.5 cup Spring Onions (Scallions) (roughly chopped, green parts only)
- 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil (toasted sesame oil for flavor)
- to taste Dried Chili Flakes (optional for heat)
- 1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds (toasted, for garnish)
Instructions
Brown the Ground Meat
Heat the deep pan over medium‑high heat, add 1 tbsp oil, then add 1 lb ground beef. Season with salt and pepper, break up the meat with a spatula, and cook 6‑8 minutes until the moisture evaporates and the meat looks dry.
Time: PT8M
Temperature: medium‑high heat
Add Soy Sauce, Ginger, and Garlic
Stir in 2 tbsp low‑sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos), 1 tbsp grated ginger, and 1.5 tsp minced garlic. Mix until the meat is evenly coated.
Time: PT1M
Temperature: medium‑high heat
Add Shredded Vegetables
Add 2 cups shredded carrot, cabbage, and onion (or coleslaw mix). Stir and cook for about 5 minutes over medium heat, keeping the vegetables slightly crisp.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: medium heat
Finish and Season
Remove the pan from heat. Stir in 0.5 cup chopped spring onions and 1 tsp toasted sesame oil. Mix well.
Time: PT1M
Garnish and Serve
Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Sprinkle with dried chili flakes (optional) and 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds. Add extra spring onions if desired and serve immediately.
Time: PT1M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 580
- Protein
- 25 g
- Carbohydrates
- 10 g
- Fat
- 35 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
Dietary info: Low‑carb, Gluten‑free (if using gluten‑free soy sauce), Dairy‑free
Allergens: Soy, Sesame
Last updated: April 18, 2026








