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Why You’ll Love This Keto Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe

• Quick and easy to follow recipe: This recipe is so easy to make, and you only need about 20 minutes to get it together! We basically just need to cook the veggies and meat, and it can be made in one pan!
• High in protein: You’ve really got a great protein boost from the beef and the eggs here, plus you’ll get all the essential amino acids. The high protein content combined with the healthy fats present in this keto recipe will keep you full and satisfied.
• One-pan recipe: This is a one-skillet recipe, making clean-up time very minimal too, which is much appreciated when you’ve got a busy schedule and don’t want to have a bunch of dishes that can be daunting!
• Nutritious: On top of the protein, we have plenty of other health benefits in this keto egg roll recipe! The veggies offer plenty of vitamins and fiber. Furthermore, olive oil offers heart-healthy monounsaturated fats. The eggs in this dish provide Omega-3 fatty acids to support overall health. Beef is rich in iron and vitamin B12, which is essential for brain health, energy, and red blood cell formation.
• Make-ahead friendly and portable: I love this keto egg roll in a bowl recipe because it’s really simple to store it away in a container, and it reheats super well! Additionally, it won’t make a mess if you bring this to school, work, or wherever you need to go.

Dietary Considerations

• Gluten-free, if using gluten-free soy sauce or substituting with coconut aminos
• Low carb
• Dairy-free
• Grain-free
• Keto-friendly
• High in protein
• High in healthy fats

Questions You May Have!

Tools Needed

• Mixing bowl
• Chef’s knife
• Cutting board
• Whisk
• Olive oil dispenser
• Measuring spoons
• Measuring cup
• Serving spoon
• Ramekins
• Wooden spoon
• Tongs
• Non-stick pan
• Grater
• Garlic press

Tips to Make the Best Keto Egg Roll

• Control the heat as needed. While cooking the ginger and garlic, make sure the pan is not too hot to prevent burning these delicate ingredients. While sautéing the beef would require you to have the heat much hotter to get browning to add flavor to the dish.
• Make sure the meat gets browned evenly since the maillard reaction helps add umami depth to the meat and the dish overall.
• For that true “egg roll crunch,” aim for tender-crisp cabbage and carrots. Cook them just until they’re starting to soften but still have a bite.
• You can top the dish with sesame seeds, red pepper flakes, spicy mayo drizzle or avocado slices for extra fat and flavor.

Ingredients Needed for Egg Roll Bowls

You can find all ingredient quantities and save the recipe for later by scrolling to the bottom of this post for the FULL PRINTABLE recipe card! The recipe card will also allow you to scale the entire recipe based on how many portions you want to make. All the ingredient quantities will be automatically adjusted, so no mental math will be required for you!

For the Meat Mixture

• Minced meat: I used lean ground beef, but feel free to use the protein of your choice.
• Olive oil: To sauté the meat and the vegetables.
• Garlic: Freshly minced garlic cloves.
• Ginger: Grate a one-inch piece of fresh ginger root.
• Cabbage: Thinly sliced green cabbage. You can use red cabbage if you like the taste of it or if you already have some at home!
• Carrots: I used a bag of pre-shredded carrots in this recipe. If you already have whole carrots on hand, then I would encourage you to use those and to julienne them.
• Green onions: White and green parts separated.
• Eggs: It’s not an egg roll without some eggs! We’ll be using 2 whole large eggs.
• Chicken broth: A splash for extra flavor. You can use boxed chicken broth or add some Better than Bouillon chicken flavored paste with some water, which is what I did! Ideally, you would use Chinese cooking wine in this recipe. However, as I mention in my motivational guide to explore your potential in the kitchen, Make Cooking Fun!!, if you have a suitable substitute, then don’t stress about purchasing a niche ingredient for just one recipe! I actually can’t find Chinese cooking wine anywhere near me, but chicken broth is easily accessible and I use it often. It will do the job perfectly fine in this recipe!

For the Sauce

• Soy sauce: Regular soy sauce. You can use reduced sodium soy sauce if sodium is a concern to you.
• Rice vinegar: I’m using seasoned rice vinegar, which is salty and sweet. If you’re using plain rice vinegar, add a teaspoon of salt and sugar.
• Sesame oil: To add some flavor to the sauce.
• Red chili flakes: A little bit for heat. If you have them, you can use Chinese style chili flakes, known as Sichuan chili flakes.

How to Make This Egg Roll Bowl Recipe

Prepare the sauce by mixing together soy sauce, sesame oil, red chili flakes and rice vinegar.

In a large wok or pan, preheat it over medium heat until it feels warm. Add the oil and garlic, ginger and white parts of the green onions. Sauté for 30 seconds then immediately add the ground beef.

Turn heat up to medium-high, use a wooden spoon to break up the lumps into small bits. Season with salt and pepper.

Keep sautéing and stirring until the majority of the liquid from the ground beef has evaporated but with some moisture left in the pan, about 5-6 minutes.

Add the cabbage and carrots and mix well to combine. Keep stir frying for 2-5 minutes or until the veggies are almost tender crisp.

Deglaze the pan with a splash of chicken broth. Continue cooking while stirring for 2 more minutes and then pour in the sauce. Stir fry for 30 more seconds.

Create a well in the center and crack the eggs. Scramble and then turn off the heat. Mix well and garnish with remaining green onions.

Variation Ideas for Spring Roll Bowls

• Protein: As previously mentioned, you can switch up the choice of protein. If you want this recipe to be vegetarian, then replace the ground beef with some tofu. You could also use one of the plant-based ground meat alternatives if you would like. To make this recipe vegan, omit the eggs and use the plant-based protein of your choice.
• Vegetables: I kept the vegetables pretty simple here, but if you would like to incorporate more, then feel free to do so! Some other veggies that would work well here include mushrooms, corn, sliced onions, or sliced bell peppers.
• Spice: If you are sensitive to spice, you can omit the chili flakes in the sauce. If you want more spice, feel free to add chili garlic sauce or sriracha. You could also add in some chopped Thai green chilies or some sliced jalapeños.
• Toppings: You could garnish with toasted sesame seeds, or even toasted nuts, such as peanuts or cashews.

How to Serve Keto-Style Egg Roll

• On its own: To enjoy this egg roll bowl recipe as a low carb and keto-friendly dish, you can definitely eat this on its own! It will be filling and satisfying!
• Rice: If you want to have carbs, some simple Steamed White Rice will be a perfect complement to this nutritious dish!
• Noodles: I enjoyed this with egg noodles, and that was absolutely delicious! I can also see this keto recipe working well with some crunchy chow mein noodles. Udon noodles can also be delicious here, but you may need some extra sauce.
• Spring roll wrappers: If you want to actually have some egg rolls, then you can stuff this filling in some spring roll wrappers. I did that and they were absolutely delicious dipped in some soy sauce!
• Tortillas: Fusion tacos anyone? You could use this Asian-style egg roll mixture to make some tacos or even burritos!

Storing Leftovers

All you need to do is allow the mixture to completely cool down, then transfer the contents into an airtight container. You can keep this keto egg roll recipe in the fridge for 3-4 days, depending on how fresh the meat you used was. If you won’t be able to finish it, then this keto-style egg roll mixture recipe is perfect to freeze! You can leave it in the freezer for up to 4 months. Ensure to allow it to thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.

Reheating Healthy Low Carb Egg Roll

All you need to do is microwave it! Reheat it in 30 second intervals, stirring occasionally until the egg roll mixture is entirely warmed through. Enjoy it on its own or pair it with any of the ideas mentioned in the previous section!

Easy Swaps and Shortcuts

This bowl has become a weeknight staple in my kitchen, and it bends happily to your preferences. Here are my favorite swaps and shortcuts:

• Coleslaw mix: The biggest time-saver! A bag of coleslaw mix is literally shredded cabbage and carrots — the exact veggies in this recipe — so you can skip the slicing entirely. Broccoli slaw works the same way and sneaks some broccoli in there too.
• Skillet vs. wok: No wok? A large skillet is perfect here — just keep that medium-high heat when browning the beef, and don't crowd the pan.
• Sauce tweaks: The sauce scales in simple units — a tablespoon of this, a teaspoon of that — so it's easy to double if you like your bowl saucier. I also love finishing with a little extra sesame oil drizzled over the top right before serving.
• Keeping it keto: Enjoy the bowl on its own rather than with the rice or noodle serving ideas above to keep net carbs at their lowest — you get all of that egg roll filling flavor without the egg roll wrapper.
• Leftovers: This recipe is meal-prep gold — leftovers keep for 3-4 days in the fridge (full details in the storage section above) and honestly taste even better the next day.

Other Quick and Healthy Asian Recipes

• Better than Takeout Beef Fried Rice
• Asian Fusion Chicken Tacos
• Teriyaki Shrimp Stir Fry with Veggies and Udon Noodles