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Keto egg roll in a bowl in a large skillet with shredded cabbage, ground pork, carrots, and green onions

Keto Egg Roll in a Bowl

All the bold flavors of a classic egg roll with no wrapper needed. This low-carb, keto-friendly one-skillet meal comes together in under 30 minutes with seasoned ground meat, fresh cabbage, and Asian-inspired spices.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian-Inspired
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground meat pork, turkey, or beef
  • 4 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup carrots grated or julienned
  • 3 green onions chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger minced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari use tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 pinch salt to taste
  • 1 pinch black pepper to taste
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • Grater or julienne peeler

Method
 

  1. Shred the cabbage, grate or julienne the carrots, mince the garlic and ginger, and chop the green onions. Set everything out before turning on the heat.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground meat and break it up with a spatula. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until browned and fully cooked through. Drain excess fat if desired.
  3. Push the meat to one side and add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet. Stir constantly for about 90 seconds until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn.
  4. Add the shredded cabbage, carrots, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Toss everything together and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is wilted but still slightly crunchy. Drain excess liquid if needed.
  5. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Toss in the chopped green onions and serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overcook the cabbage. Use a large skillet to prevent steaming. Fresh ginger and garlic give far better flavor than powders. A bagged coleslaw mix can substitute for shredded cabbage. Use tamari for a gluten-free version. Use coconut aminos for a paleo-friendly option.