Keto Egg Roll in a Bowl (One-Skillet Ground Pork Dinner)

I am honestly not sure who first came up with this recipe idea, but I owe them a thank you. Keto egg roll in a bowl takes everything good about the takeout version and skips the wrapper, cooking it all in one skillet instead.

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I use ground pork here instead of sausage, since sausage often carries hidden starches and a lot of added sodium. Ground pork keeps the flavor closer to an actual egg roll, and it is usually cheaper per pound besides.

Buy the plain coleslaw blend, not the kind that comes in a bag with a dressing packet. You just want the shredded cabbage mix.

Chef Jenn’s Take on Egg Roll in a Bowl

Sausage is the default protein a lot of egg roll in a bowl recipes reach for, but many commercial sausages carry hidden starches, heavy seasoning blends, and more sodium than the dish needs. Ground pork keeps the flavor closer to an actual egg roll and keeps the ingredient list simpler at the same time.

Brown the pork with sesame oil first, then add the soy sauce or coconut aminos, then the coleslaw mix, cooking until the cabbage softens, about five minutes. Buy the plain coleslaw blend, not the bagged kind that comes with a dressing packet, since you only want the shredded cabbage here.

A little fresh ginger and garlic take this further if you want more depth, and a small pinch of Chinese five-spice adds a real kick, though it’s powerful enough that a little goes a long way. Finish with sliced green onion and sesame seeds.

This is a forgiving recipe. Readers have added garlic, green pepper, onion, and a few pea pods with good results, which says a lot about how adaptable the base actually is.

What You’ll Love About Egg Roll in a Bowl

• Forgiving enough to add whatever vegetables you have on hand without ruining it.
• Tastes like a takeout favorite, minus the deep fryer and the wrapper.
• One skillet, one pot to wash, and about 20 minutes from start to finish.

Ingredients

• Ground pork – Lean. Ground chicken or turkey both work as substitutes.
• Coleslaw blend – Plain shredded cabbage mix, not the bagged kind with a dressing packet.
• Sesame oil – For browning the pork, adds real flavor.
• Soy sauce or coconut aminos – Coconut aminos if you’re keeping this strict keto.
• Sesame seeds – For garnish.
• Green onion – Sliced, for garnish.

How to Make Egg Roll in a Bowl

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Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground pork and cook until no longer pink.

Add the soy sauce or coconut aminos and continue cooking for a couple minutes. Add the coleslaw mix and stir well to combine with the pork.

Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until the cabbage is soft and the flavors have combined.

Season with salt and pepper, then serve topped with sesame seeds and sliced green onion.

Make It A Meal

This is a complete one-skillet meal on its own, but for a bigger Asian-inspired spread, add Keto Beef and Broccoli or Cabbage Roll in a Bowl alongside it.

Skillet Cabbage with Bacon works too if you want another quick cabbage-based side on the same table.

Storage

This is at its best eaten fresh, since cabbage tends to go limp and release liquid after freezing and thawing. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. If you do freeze it, removing as much air as possible from the storage container or bag helps protect the texture.

Frequently Asked Questions

Like This? Also Try:

• Beef with Broccoli
• Cabbage Roll in a Bowl
• Skillet Cabbage with Bacon