Egg Roll In A Bowl One Skillet (Printable)

A low-carb skillet meal featuring ground pork, shredded cabbage, carrots, and aromatic Asian seasonings—ready in 25 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1 lb ground pork

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 tablespoon avocado oil
03 - 2 cups shredded green cabbage
04 - 1 cup shredded carrots
05 - 1/2 cup sliced green onions
06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced

→ Sauces & Seasonings

08 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce or coconut aminos
09 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
10 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
12 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
13 - Salt to taste

→ Garnishes

14 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
15 - Additional sliced green onions

# How To Make It:

01 - Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
02 - Add ground pork to the hot skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for 5-6 minutes until browned and completely cooked through.
03 - Stir in minced garlic and ginger. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
04 - Add shredded cabbage, carrots, and half the green onions. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender but still retain some crunch.
05 - Pour in soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Sprinkle with black pepper and red pepper flakes. Toss everything together thoroughly and adjust salt as needed. Cook for 1-2 additional minutes.
06 - Remove from heat immediately. Sprinkle sesame seeds and remaining green onions over the top. Serve hot directly from the skillet.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one pan so cleanup is basically nonexistent
  • Ready in 25 minutes but tastes like it simmered all day
02 -
  • Do not overcook the cabbage or you lose that perfect crisp-tender texture
  • Coconut aminos are slightly sweeter than soy sauce so adjust accordingly
03 -
  • Ground chicken or turkey work great if you do not eat pork
  • Bagged coleslaw mix is a total game changer on busy nights