This Egg Roll in a Bowl has all the ingredients of classic Asian Egg Rolls, but without the extra work of wrapping the egg roll and cooking it. Egg Roll Bowls are made with ground beef and veggies in a flavored-packed sauce, and it’s ready in just 20 minutes.

Deconstructed egg roll in a bowl with two chopsticks.

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We love the flavors of takeout and enjoy re-creating our favorite Asian-inspired dishes at home, from Shrimp Fried Rice to Beef and Broccoli, and of course Sweet and Sour Chicken. Making an eggroll bowl is one of the quickest and easiest ways to satisfy the craving for takeout.

Eggroll in a Bowl Recipe

If you enjoy Egg Rolls but haven’t tried them in a bowl you are for a treat with this deconstructed egg roll served in a bowl! The ground meat with crisp cabbage and carrots in a light sauce with all the Asian flavors makes for the perfect and easy stir fry.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Easy to Make – this comes together in 1 pan.
  • Quick – Ready in just 20 minutes.
  • Reheats well – Makes for great leftovers and meal planning.
  • Simple – the ingredients are easy to find and affordable.
An easy recipe for eggrolls in a bowl.

Ingredients

This recipe moves fast so I suggest having all of your ingredients prepped, chopped, measured, and ready before you start your stove. Here are the simple ingredients you’ll need for the egg roll in a bowl:

  • Ground meat – We used lean 85/15 ground beef, but just about any fat content will work.
  • Onion – Finely chopped onion adds flavor and disappears into the dish. 
  • Carrot – You’ll need a large carrot julienne or shredded.
  • Garlic – use fresh garlic which adds the best flavor. 
  • Cabbage – we prefer to finely slice the cabbage and to do this you can use a knife or a mandolin slicer.
  • Soy sauce – We used low-sodium soy sauce but regular soy sauce may be used, but adjust the salt to taste. You can also use a gluten-free soy sauce for a gluten-free option, or Coconut Aminos for soy-free.
  • Sesame oil – The sesame oil adds the traditional and authentic flavor of an egg roll.
  • Seasoning – We used ground ginger, sugar, salt, and pepper for the seasoning.
Ingredients needed for a eggroll bowl in ramekins.

How to Make Egg Roll in a Bowl

  1. Cook meat – In a large heavy skillet, heat the oil and add the ground beef. Cook the meat until no longer pink, breaking up the meat with a spatula as its being cooked. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Cook vegetables – Add the carrots and onion and cook until the onion is translucent and the carrots tender. Add the garlic, stir and cook for 30 seconds.
  3. Add remaining ingredients – Add the cabbage, ginger, soy, sesame oil, and sugar. Stir until well combined and cook for 5-7 minutes or until the cabbage is desired tenderness. 
Step-by-step collage how to make an easy Egg roll in Bowl.

Egg Roll Bowl Add-ins

This is a classic base recipe for the egg roll in a bowl, here are some variations you can try.

  1. Add egg – Once the cabbage is desired doneness, make a well in the center of the skillet and add an egg, scramble, and cook until ready then stir into the rest of the ingredients. 
  2. Add spice – For some heat, you can add Sriracha sauce or red pepper flakes.
  3. Mushroom – Add mushrooms that are sliced or finely diced and saute.
  4. Bell peppers – Though bell peppers aren’t traditionally added to egg rolls, they are great to add if you want more vegetables. 
  5. Peanuts – Peanuts add a great crunch to the easy dish.
Egg Roll in a bowl sauteed in a skillet

To Serve

Though the recipe is hearty and may be enjoyed as it is, here are some ideas for serving:

Common Questions

Can I use a different meat?

Yes, you most definitely may. Just about any ground meat will work: pork, chicken, or turkey will all work great.

Can I use a slaw mix?

Yes, a store-bought slaw mix will work great instead of the cabbage and carrot. 

Can I dice the carrots?

If you don’t have a julienne slicer, you can finely dice or shred the carrots.

How to store leftovers?

Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Egg roll bowl topped with green onion.

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Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe

4.98 from 372 votes
Egg Roll in a Bowl served with green onion and chopsticks
If you love eggrolls, this deconstructed Eggroll in a Bowl Recipe will become a favorite. Sauteed ground meat with vegetables in flavor-packed sauce.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients 

Servings: 4 servings

Instructions

  • Set a large skillet over medium/high heat and add oil. Once hot, add ground beef and brown until no longer pink, about 5 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spatula as it's cooked. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add onion and carrots and saute until onion is tender, 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and cook another 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
  • Finally add the cabbage, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar. Continue sauteeing for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the cabbage is tender.
  • Serve garnished with green onion and sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition Per Serving

335kcal Calories8g Carbs24g Protein23g Fat7g Saturated Fat2g Polyunsaturated Fat11g Monounsaturated Fat1g Trans Fat77mg Cholesterol961mg Sodium571mg Potassium2g Fiber4g Sugar2615IU Vitamin A22mg Vitamin C59mg Calcium3mg Iron
Nutrition Facts
Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
335
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
23
g
35
%
Saturated Fat
 
7
g
44
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
11
g
Cholesterol
 
77
mg
26
%
Sodium
 
961
mg
42
%
Potassium
 
571
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
 
8
g
3
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
24
g
48
%
Vitamin A
 
2615
IU
52
%
Vitamin C
 
22
mg
27
%
Calcium
 
59
mg
6
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Egg Roll Bowl, Egg Roll in a Bowl, Eggroll in a bowl
Skill Level: Easy
Cost to Make: $$
Calories: 335
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  • Kathleen Farren
    April 19, 2025

    First time making egg roll in a bowl and I love it.

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      April 19, 2025

      That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Kathleen!

      Reply

  • Carlie Kukielski
    April 6, 2025

    Hello! I want to try this recipe but i have questions! Is this saucy enough to be paired with rice noodles? Do you pair this with anything when you make it?

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      April 6, 2025

      Hello there! one of our readers shared this comment “It was wonderful, just as written. I couldn’t find wonton strips & didn’t feel like frying any, so topped with some LaChoy rice noodles. Thanx Natasha, your recipes are never a disappointment.” Hope that helps.

      Reply

  • Jessica
    April 2, 2025

    This was delicious even my picky stepdaughter ate every last bite. I topped with green onions and crispy wonton strips

    Reply

  • Michelle Corey-Reed
    March 26, 2025

    This recipe is fabulous as written but I love it because of the flexibility! It’s so easy to swap out proteins and vegetables to make a whole new dish. My family absolutely loves it every time and I can customize it for low sodium for my husband, low carb for me and it’s still great every single time.

    Reply

  • Vera Pavliuk
    March 20, 2025

    Hey Natasha, this was so scrum dilly umpshis. My husband, Andrey, is an incredibly picky eater and he ate this dish UP. Thank you!

    Reply

  • Kaitlyn
    March 10, 2025

    I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this! I just wanted to use up some cabbage, but this turned out great! I used ground turkey instead of beef. Very tasty.

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      March 10, 2025

      That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Kaitlyn!

      Reply

  • Shannon Whitney
    February 26, 2025

    I used ground pork as the meat instead of beef, coconut aminos instead of soy sauce, and maple syrup instead of sugar and it turned out great. I will definitely be making it again soon. Thank you for the yummy recipe.

    Reply

  • Sharon
    February 19, 2025

    It was wonderful, just as written. I couldn’t find wonton strips & didn’t feel like frying any, so topped with some LaChoy rice noodles. Thanx Natasha, your recipes are never a disappointment. : )

    Reply

  • Jody K Terry
    February 13, 2025

    Thank you for giving me this idea.I did alter it a bit. I used ground chicken, added rice vinegar, hoison, siracha, egg, edamame and rice vermicelli. I have a habit of adding protein whenever I can. This is definitely going in to my rotation.

    Reply

    • NatashasKitchen.com
      February 13, 2025

      Sounds great, Jody! Thank you for sharing.

      Reply

  • Bridget W.
    February 12, 2025

    Tasty, quick meal. I used ground chicken and fresh ginger as that’s what I had on hand. Great way to use up some cabbage in my fridge. My kids and husband loved it. I served with jasmine rice and some wonton strips on top. Definitely will make again!

    Reply

  • Robin
    January 13, 2025

    I love this dish so very much! I used ground pork loin and i did grate in some fresh ginger. I will be making this recipe often!

    Reply

  • Tracey
    January 11, 2025

    This is just perfect as written, love it!

    Reply

    • NatashasKitchen.com
      January 11, 2025

      So happy you enjoyed it, Tracey!

      Reply

  • Penny
    January 5, 2025

    This is sooooo good!! I served this with fried rice (your recipe) and crunchy Chow Mein Noodles. It was a perfect meal.

    Reply

  • Angela Celentano
    December 18, 2024

    We love this ! Added edamame and schiracha. This is so much better than buying takeout. Thank you.

    Reply

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