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Overhead close up of Egg Roll in a Bowl with a slightly thin dark brown soy sauce glaze.

The Ultimate Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe

Egg Roll in a Bowl is a quick, savory masterpiece. Enjoy browned ground beef, wilted cabbage, and matchstick carrots in a rich soy glaze.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Recipe Ingredients
  • 1 lb lean ground beef Forms the hearty base mixture
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil For searing the beef
  • 4 cups shredded green cabbage Cooked until wilted and translucent
  • 1 cup matchstick carrots Bright orange and crisp-tender
  • 0.25 cup low-sodium soy sauce For the dark brown glaze
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar Adds sweetness to the glaze
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar Adds acidity
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger Grated
  • 0.25 cup fresh green scallions Diagonally sliced for garnish
  • 1 tbsp toasted white sesame seeds For sprinkling on top

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet Essential for properly browning the beef.
  • 1 Shallow Ceramic Bowl Perfect for serving the finished meal.

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, break it apart, and cook until a deep golden-brown crust forms.
  2. Add the shredded green cabbage and matchstick carrots to the pan. Sauté until the cabbage is wilted and translucent, and carrots remain bright orange.
  3. Whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Pour into the skillet and toss until evenly coated in a glistening dark brown glaze.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a shallow rustic white ceramic bowl. Garnish generously with diagonally sliced fresh green scallions and toasted white sesame seeds.

Notes

Don't Overcrowd the Pan: Ensure your skillet is large enough to sear the beef properly.
Control the Crunch: Sauté the vegetables just until the green cabbage is wilted.