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A large bowl piled high with cooked ground beef, shredded cabbage, and carrots, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds

Lean Beef Egg Roll in a Bowl

A deconstructed egg roll that uses extra lean ground beef and shredded cabbage for a massive, savory, low-calorie dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Asian
Servings 2
Calories 260 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large Wok or Skillet
  • 1 Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz 96% Lean Ground Beef
  • 4 cups Coleslaw mix Shredded cabbage and carrots
  • 2 tbsp Soy sauce Low sodium
  • 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp Fresh ginger Minced
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tsp Sesame oil Adds critical flavor; do not skip

Instructions
 

Cooking the Beef

  • Heat the large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the lean ground beef.
  • Cook for 5 minutes, breaking the beef apart with your spatula until fully browned.
  • Add the minced garlic and fresh ginger to the beef. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

Adding the Vegetables

  • Pour the coleslaw mix directly into the skillet with the beef.
  • Add the soy sauce and rice vinegar. Toss the mixture continuously for 3-4 minutes until the cabbage wilts and reduces in size.
  • Remove from the heat and drizzle the sesame oil evenly over the top. Toss once more and serve.

Notes

  1. Macros: Calories: 280 kcal | Protein: 28g | Carbs: 12g | Fat: 10g (Per Serving)
  2. Sesame Oil Timing: Always add sesame oil at the very end off the heat to preserve its delicate, toasted flavor.
  3. Spice it Up: Top with a tablespoon of sriracha or red pepper flakes for extra heat.
  4. Vegetable Swaps: Broccoli slaw works perfectly as a direct substitute for the cabbage mix.
  5. Double the Recipe: This dish scales perfectly for weekly meal prep. The flavors intensify after sitting in the fridge overnight.
  6. Garnish: Top with chopped green onions or a pinch of sesame seeds for texture.
Keyword beef recipe, egg roll bowl, lean protein