This easy one-pot egg roll in a bowl recipe is Whole30, keto, and deliciously addictive! Choose your protein – pork, turkey, chicken, beef, or tofu – and watch the family go back for seconds. Don’t skip the spicy mayo!
If you had told me that I was going to eat crack slaw for dinner, I would have given you a look like you had a third eye growing out of your forehead.
And then I would have taken a bite and apologized because YOU GUYS. This stuff is one of THE BEST Whole30 recipes there is!
Before I talk about the recipe, can I talk about the NAME for a minute?
I could have called this low-carb crack slaw because it looks a bit like a slaw (think Cilantro Lime Coleslaw) and it’s addicting like a drug…
But I’ve been giving the kids leftovers for lunch and on the off chance a teacher asked one of them, “What are you having for lunch today?”, I didn’t want to have to deal with the parent phone call that would surely follow if they said “crack slaw”.
And since this meal is basically made up of what you would find if you deconstructed an egg roll, we’ll stick with that.
So, egg roll in a bowl it is.
EGG ROLL IN A BOWL
Not only is this easy egg roll in a bowl recipe deliciously packed with flavor but it’s also:
- Easy. It doesn’t get any easier than cooking it all in one pot! Easy prep, easy clean up!
- Quick. Just right for a busy weeknight, especially if you prep the cabbage ahead!
- Healthy. Packed with veggies, protein, and healthy fats.
- Great for a variety of dietary preferences. Perfect for those on the Whole30, plus paleo, low-carb, and keto diets, or those with food allergies since it’s gluten-free and dairy-free.
- Versatile. It’s equally as delicious if you switch the pork to shrimp, turkey, beef, or chicken. You can even make it vegetarian.
Seriously, egg roll in a bowl needs to be on your meal plan, STAT.
EGG ROLL IN A BOWL RECIPE INGREDIENTS
Don’t be intimidated by this egg roll in a bowl recipe ingredients list: we’re building a masterpiece of a meal here. Plus, aside from buying fresh veggies, you probably keep most of these in your kitchen on a regular basis – I know I do!
- Coconut oil. Start with a healthy fat to sauté everything.
- Ground pork. Use whatever protein you like best instead: lean ground beef or turkey, diced chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
- Onions. To start building flavor.
- Simple seasonings: ground or fresh ginger, black pepper, and granulated garlic
- Coconut aminos (or low-sodium soy sauce or liquid aminos). Use whichever one you normally use in recipes that call for soy sauce.
- Apple cider vinegar. Here’s how to make your own. Rice vinegar works too.
- Sesame oil. Additional fat for sauteing, plus sesame oil adds a subtle nutty flavor to the dish.
- Shredded cabbage. If you think it’s a typo that the recipe calls for NINE cups of cabbage, you’re wrong. You really truly need 9 cups of cabbage. Yes, it sounds like a lot, and yes, it will cook down. I promise.
- Additional veggies: shredded carrots, diced celery, sliced mushrooms. There’s a lot of flexibility in this recipe when it comes to additional vegetables. You can easily swap one of these out for something else you have on hand, like bell peppers, water chestnuts, or broccoli, or add green onions or cilantro as a garnish.
- Mayo (optional). (make it homemade)
- Sriracha or sweet chili sauce, to taste (optional). Check your labels if you’re currently doing a Whole30 and substitute Hot Sauce if necessary.
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EGGROLL IN A BOWL RECIPE PREP TIPS
- If you know your dinner meal prep time is limited, chop your cabbage up to three days ahead of time and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator until you’re ready to cook. You can skip chopping altogether and buy pre-shredded coleslaw mix if you are pressed for time and your budget allows for it.
- A food processor can significantly cut your prep time for this eggroll in a bowl recipe and many others.
- Bust out the big pot for this recipe. You know that huge 5- or 6-quart mammoth pot that came with your set? Yep – that’s the one. If you halve the recipe, you can get away with using your regular cast iron skillet. Otherwise, bring out the big guns.
INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO MAKE EGG ROLL IN A BOWL
Step 1. In a large 5–6-quart pot, melt the coconut oil over medium heat on the stovetop. Add the ground meat and cook until cooked about halfway through.
Step 2. Meanwhile, shred the cabbage (if it’s not already done). Add the diced onions, ginger, black pepper, and garlic to the pot and cook until the onions begin to turn translucent.
Step 3. Add the remaining vegetables, coconut aminos, vinegar, and sesame seed oil, and cook until the vegetables soften, stirring occasionally.
Step 4. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Step 5. In a small bowl, combine ¼ cup mayo and sriracha to taste. Stir well and serve as desired with the egg roll in a bowl. Garnish with diced green onion or a sprinkle of sesame seeds if you would like.
OPTIONAL IDEAS FOR EGGROLL IN A BOWL
LEFTOVERS
Um, let’s get real for a minute here. Anytime I make a single batch of this eggroll in a bowl for all of us (including the hubby, who gets diced chicken instead of ground pork), there are no leftovers.
So…be prepared to not have leftovers.
On the very slim off-chance you’re able to sneak some into a container and get it in the fridge without anyone noticing, leftovers the next day are THE BOMB. If you have time to prep and cook a double batch, do it and thank me later.
SRIRACHA MAYO
I’m pulling the bossy card here and calling sriracha mayo mandatory. Really, it’s that good.
- Mr. Crumbs doesn’t like mayo and he put on gobs of it.
- My daughter, who hates everything hot, puts on gobs of it.
- My son, who also doesn’t like mayo but puts Homemade Frank’s Hot Sauce on EVERYTHING, did exactly what my husband did, and then added more.
PS – Here’s my recipe for Fail-Proof Homemade Mayo. As the title suggests, it really is fail-proof!
MAKE IT STRETCH
If you’re not eating Whole30 or low carb, you can also cook up a batch of Instant Pot Brown Rice to serve with your egg roll in a bowl, and help the meal stretch even further. Cauliflower Rice works too!
Try doubling the veggies without doubling the meat. This doesn’t work with every meal, but in this case, you can get away with adding double the celery, mushrooms, carrots, bell peppers, broccoli, and whatever other veggies you’re using and still have great eggroll in a bowl flavor. You may need to add a bit more coconut oil or sesame oil to help sauté everything up.
You could also use one of these ideas to stretch ground beef before measuring out what you need for this recipe.
Trying any of these methods to stretch your egg roll bowls means you might actually end up with leftovers!
MORE GROUND MEAT RECIPES
Although my husband still won’t touch ground meat (it’s a texture thing), the kids and I have fully embraced ground meat since we did the Whole30 on a budget. Our two favorites that we make pretty much every week are:
- Burgers. We made Burgers on Friday nights (since Homemade Pizza was temporarily off-limits) and I added these Homemade Italian Meatballs to the meal plan.
- Homemade Breakfast Sausage. I also made a double batch of Homemade Breakfast Sausage every Friday night (while the griddle was out anyway), experimenting with ground pork and ground turkey and ground chicken. Inevitably though, they were always gone by Tuesday. Maybe I should start making a triple batch!
You can also make:
- Ground Beef Taco Meat (and learn how to stretch ground beef here!)
- Meaty Spaghetti Sauce
- Homemade Hamburger Helper
- Korean Beef Bowls (use ground beef)
I’m making dinners with ground meat more and more often, simply because per pound, I can find good deals AND it stretches to make a lot of food.
Case in point: This yummy Egg Roll in a Bowl recipe.
By the way…This eggroll in a bowl recipe is also featured in my FREE Whole30 Meal Plan!
EGG ROLL BOWL FAQS
Can you make egg roll in a bowl vegetarian?
Sure! Use tofu for your protein choice or beef up the veggies (pun intended) for a vegetarian version of this yummy dinner.
What’s the best egg roll in a bowl sauce?
I’m being bossy here because the sriracha mayo I’ve included in this egg roll in a bowl recipe is hands down the best sauce. And it’s so easy to whip up!
Can you make an egg roll bowl with chicken?
Absolutely! Use diced chicken and follow the steps in this post, cooking the meat part of the way before continuing to add the other ingredients. This is how my husband prefers his egg roll in a bowl since he isn’t a fan of ground meat.
How do I make a keto egg roll in a bowl?
This low-carb eggroll in a bowl recipe consists of meat, veggies, and healthy fats, making it a great choice for a keto meal.
Does an egg roll have an egg in it?
The “egg” in the name egg roll in a bowl comes from the egg that is used in egg roll wrappers. Since we’re making a meal based on the filling in those wrappers, there aren’t any eggs in this recipe.
MORE EASY WHOLE 30 RECIPES
- Almond Crusted Chicken
- Dairy Free Ranch Dressing
- Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers
- Pork and Potato Soup
- Lemon and Herb Sheet Pan Chicken
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Egg Roll in a Bowl
This easy one-pot egg roll in a bowl recipe is Whole30, keto, and deliciously addictive! Choose your protein – pork, turkey, chicken, beef, or tofu – and watch the family go back for seconds. Don’t skip the spicy mayo!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Meals
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp coconut oil
- 1 lb ground pork (or other ground meat)
- 2 onions, diced
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp pepper
- 2 tsp granulated garlic
- 4 Tbsp coconut aminos (or soy sauce or liquid aminos)
- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tbsp sesame seed oil
- 9 cups shredded cabbage (about 1 pound)
- 2 cups shredded carrots (about 2 large)
- 1 cup diced celery (about 2 ribs)
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms (about 4 oz)
- ¼ cup mayo (optional)
- 1–4 tsp sriracha or chili paste, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- In a large 5-6 quart pot, melt coconut oil over medium heat. Add ground meat and cook until cooked about halfway through.
- Meanwhile, shred the cabbage (if it’s not already done). Add onions, ginger, pepper and garlic and cook until the onions begin to turn translucent.
- Add the remaining vegetables, coconut aminos, vinegar and sesame seed oil and cook until vegetables soften. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- In a small bowl, combine mayo and hot sauce. Mix well and serve as desired with the egg roll in a bowl.
Notes
- Cabbage can be prepped ahead of time and stored in an air-tight container for several days.
- Feel free to mix and match vegetables based on what you have on hand. This is a very flexible recipe!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cups
- Calories: 215
Made this tonight for a huge group of women and everyone loved it!!
Aw, Katie, it’s always a huge honor for you to cook one of my recipes. I’m so glad everyone in the house enjoyed it! ♥♥
I make this. We call it beefy veg because I use ground beef. I also use fresh ginger, but then the kids pick it out, so I think ground ginger, as you suggest, may be a better idea! Aldi has a Thai Peanut sauce that is definitely not Whole 30, but tastes great on beefy veg with coconut oiled rice.
How many heads of cabbage do you need to get 9 cups?
One big one should do it Gay!
Love this recipe!! I have to leave out the mushrooms for health reasons but it was oh so yummy even without them! We have 3 teenage boys, one high performance swimmer and basketball playing twins just starting a growth spurt. I need a double batch next time! Told our college daughter she could probably make this in her instant pot on simmer since she doesn’t have a stove. Maybe I can even make a triple batch so we have leftovers – fetch the giant stock pot!!
Yes!! Saute/simmer on the IP would work great!! I often make a double batch, going in two pots at the same time. I have a huge stock pot, but I don’t think I have a long enough spoon!
This was SO SOOOOOOOO good!!!!! A win for sure and even better it’s easy because of one large pot is all you need.
My only mod was doing toasted sesame instead of regular. I’m adding this for sure to my weekly Whole 30.
This recipe looks amazing and I can’t wait to try it. I would caution you about recommending the sriracha mayo during a Whole30 as it contains sugar and sodium bisulfites which are off limits during a Whole30. If someone is trying to really get the full benefits of the program they should not have sriracha during their 30 days. Louisiana style hot sauce is usually okay, just check your ingredients. Just my two cents worth.
Have just made this dish yesterday and are reheating it tonight for supper, when my other son comes on a short visit from England. Am sure he will enjoy it, have made it several times now. I use a cast iron saute pan, as we only need enough for 4 servings. It is a really good dish, thank you for bringing it to my attention!
You’re very welcome Amanda! I’m so glad you and your family like it!
Hi Tiffany, I found your site through your butcher box review. I am keen to try your crack slaw! The only thing is I just have purple cabbage. Would that wreck it from turning everything purple? Or from too strong of a flavor? I was wondering what I would use the remainder of my purple cabbage for and I hate to waste it. Thanks! I liked you on Facebook 🙂
Hi Julie! I’d totally use up the rest cabbage. It might make everything purple, but it would be just as delicious!
I just made egg roll in the bowl using your recipe. Thank you for sharing your recipe. I just hope it passes the taste test to be done by my husband once he gets home!
I hope so too! How did he like it?
I will try your “egg roll” as I now have all the ingredients, In Europe it is called “Spring Roll” which I think is better as there are no eggs in it! .As we are not on a starch-free diet, I will make buckwheat and spelt flour gallettes to go with it.
Is sriracha sauce the same as hot sauce?
Sriracha is a variation of hot sauce, so use what you have!
So simple and sounds delish! Going to try it soon, but since we aren’t doing Whole30, I think I might add ramen or glass noodles! I also have a love/hate relationship with green cabbage, so would likely use Napa instead. You’ve got my mind working on how to adapt this to our family’s likes! I would also like to thank you for the conversation with Mary regarding selective eaters, I am sharing that bit of the comments with my daughter as my grandson is an EXTREMELY selective eater. I like the two bites, no thank you rule. My kids were picky eaters, but nowhere near as bad as the GS is.
You’re very welcome Grammy! I love that you’re adapting this to work for your family. ♥
Made this tonight and it was delicious. I used Trader Joe’s sweet chili sauce instead of the mayo dressing and it was great! Will have to try with your sauce next time. I used two bags shredded cabbage at $1.59/bag and half a bag of shredded carrots from Trader Joe’s. Wondering if some slivered almonds or wonton noodles would taste good on top of this? Thanks for this. It’s going in the permanent rotation.
You’re very welcome Meg! I bet the noodles would be a nice crunchy texture. We’re actually having this tonight!!
So glad you enjoyed this Nicole! Isn’t the spicy mayo AMAZING?!
Love love LOVE this! I found the recipe last year. I wasn’t sure if my hubby would like this, but he loved it. Yay! I took it to a church potluck, and it was a huge hit. I’ve never heard it called crack slaw, just Egg Roll in a Bowl. Mine doesn’t have celery or mushrooms, but it does have onions, and fresh ginger. Otherwise it’s very similar. 😉 It freezes like a dream, too!
I haven’t tried freezing this – great idea! I like adding the celery and mushrooms simply to add more veggies… although 9 cups of cabbage is already a lot!!
I added red pepper, it goes wonderfully! I’m trying to eat more veg!
How do you freeze this meal? I’m currently pregnant with baby number 4 and trying to triple every meal I make…but honestly I’m clueless about how to go about freezing most things! haha
Why is this called Egg Roll,. not an egg in sight!! Sounds worth trying anyway. A smaller amount for us, only two. Probably would be let-overs, which are so useful for lunch the next day
You mention there is sugar in iodised salt – why buy this kind when sea salt or Hymalayan salt has no sugar or any additives in it. We never ever buy Table Salt! So m,uch natural sea salt around here in the Algarve, and so cheap!
If you or your kids like something sweet I suggest Stevia, it also has no sugar, and is a natural plant product.
Because this is everything you’d find wrapped up in a typical take-out egg roll. 😉 Natural sea salt must be more affordable where you are, because it’s certainly not here! It costs four times the amount of table salt. I know some people like Stevia, but I prefer to use maple syrup or honey to sweeten. And while on the Whole30, no sweeteners of any kind – including stevia – are allowed.
I’m doing a whole30 next month. I am totally adding this to my meal plan
This is such a creative recipe and it looks devine, specially that sriracha mayo, I would also put gobs of that into this amazing dish
Thanks Albert!
Name of movie: Pretty woman!!!
*high five*
Have you done this with red cabbage or savoy cabbage? That’s what I have on hand!
Nope, but it will probably turn out delicious!
We found this recipe a few months ago and it is delicious. Definitely one of our favorites.
Ditto – do you put the hot mayo on top?
This looks yummy, Tiffany! We will try it tonight.
Name that movie: Pretty Woman!
LOL – Let me know if you guys like it!
We loved it, even my picky teenage son ate 2 bowls! I used ground turkey (what I had on hand) and it was amazingly good, especially with the sriracha mayo. It was even better the next day. Next time I will use ground pork.
Would you try this with finely chopped chicken?
Hi Alison,
Sure, chicken would be great!
Hello! I’m eating it now and I would definitely make it again! It was so fast and easy since I had cooked the ground beef/onion/garlic ahead of time. What else might you serve with this?