Pioneer Woman Egg Roll Bowl Recipe
Craving Chinese takeout but want something healthier? Try the Pioneer Woman Egg Roll Bowl Recipe! This dish is quick, delicious, and family-friendly.
Equipment
- Large skillet or wok
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Serving bowls
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork or ground beef
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 small head of green cabbage shredded (about 6 cups)
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- 3 large carrots shredded
- 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium works great
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 green onions sliced thin
- 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce optional for heat
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat your large skillet over medium-high heat first.
- Add the ground pork or beef to the pan.
- Break it apart with your wooden spoon as it cooks.
- Cook until no pink remains, about 5-7 minutes.
- Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Drain any excess fat if needed.
- Push the meat to one side of the skillet.
- Add sesame oil to the empty space you created.
- Toss in minced garlic and grated ginger immediately.
- Stir these aromatics for about 30 seconds only.
- They should smell amazing and fragrant but not burned.
- Add shredded cabbage and carrots to the skillet now.
- Mix everything together with the meat and aromatics.
- The pan will look very full at first.
- Don't worry, the cabbage will shrink down quickly.
- Stir frequently for even cooking throughout.
- Pour soy sauce and rice vinegar over the mixture.
- Stir everything together until well combined and coated.
- Let it cook for 5-7 minutes more until tender.
- The cabbage should be soft but still slightly crunchy.
- Add sriracha if you like some spicy kick.
- Remove the skillet from heat when everything looks perfect.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if you think it needs more.
- Top with sliced green onions for freshness and color.
- Serve hot in individual bowls right away.
- Enjoy your homemade egg roll bowl immediately.
Notes
- Use a large skillet or wok for best results.
- This gives vegetables room to cook properly without steaming.
- Don't skip the fresh ginger and garlic combo.
- They add authentic Asian restaurant flavor to your bowl.
- Pre-shredded coleslaw mix is a great time-saving shortcut.
- You can find it in any grocery store produce section.
- Add a fried egg on top for extra protein.
- It makes the dish even more filling and satisfying.
- Swap ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- The recipe works perfectly with any ground meat variety.
- Make it vegetarian by using crumbled firm tofu instead.
- Press the tofu first to remove excess water beforehand.