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Egg Roll in a Bowl (Meal-Prep)

This Egg Roll in a Bowl is everything you love about classic egg rolls. Just lighter, faster, and perfect for busy weeks. It’s made with savory ground meat, shredded cabbage, carrots, and simple seasonings that bring all those irresistible takeout flavors. The whole dish comes together in one pan, packs tons of veggies, and stores beautifully for grab-and-go lunches. Easy, tasty, and so satisfying.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
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Total Time30 minutes
Course: dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Keyword: egg rolls in a bowl, Meal Prep bowls
Servings: 4 people
Author: Olivia Ribas

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, add ground beef over medium-high heat. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook and break it up with a spatula, until it is cooked through and no longer pink. It’s about 7 minutes. Using a spoon remove the fat if there is some.
    Ground beef, cabbage, and carrots stir-fried together in a skillet for Egg Roll in a Bowl.
  • Pous sesame oil and rice vinegar into the skillet. Stir well. Add garlic, ginger, soy sauce (or coconut aminos), cabbage and carrots to the skillet. Mix everything well and close the skillet with a lid.
    Shredded cabbage and carrots added on top of cooked ground beef in a skillet.
  • Cook for about 5-7 more minutes, or until cabbage is wilted. Stir occasionally. Remove skillet from the heat.
    Cooking ground beef in a skillet with a wooden spoon as the first step for making Egg Roll in a Bowl.
  • Stir in green onions and top with sesame seed. Place an even amount of egg roll into 4 different glass containers and add one boiled egg on top of each container.
    closeup view of egg roll in a bowl

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Notes

  • Hold off cutting the egg in your bowl until ready to enjoy.
  • Feel free to swap the soft-boiled egg for a hard-boiled egg if you prefer.
  • You can save time by purchasing pre-shredded cabbage.
  • To store: Store leftovers for up to 4 days in the fridge in an airtight container.
  • To reheat: You can reheat the bowls in the microwave. 
  • To freeze: Let it cool completely first. Transfer to an airtight container or freezer bag. Remove as much air as possible. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 | Calories: 417kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 28g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 972mg | Potassium: 353mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g