Egg Roll in a Bowl Meal Prep (One Pan, Low Carb, High Protein)
Get all those crispy, salty, umami-packed flavors you crave from a traditional egg roll with seasoned ground pork, cabbage, and pantry staples that come together in one pan in under 30 minutes. No soggy wrappers, no deep frying, no complicated technique.
Equipment
- 12-inch large skillet
- knife
- cutting board
- meal prep containers
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds ground pork
- 1 medium head green cabbage, thinly sliced (about 6 cups)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (or 1 teaspoon fresh grated)
- 2 green onions, chopped (divided for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil (avocado or ghee)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat cooking oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground pork in even layer and let sit 3-4 minutes until browned. Break into chunks, stir, and continue cooking 6-8 minutes total until no pink remains.
- Step 2: Pour off excess fat if needed. Add minced garlic and cook 30-45 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add sliced cabbage with salt and pepper. Stir to coat with pork fat. Add ginger and stir for 2-3 minutes as cabbage softens.
- Step 4: Pour in soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar. Toss until evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Step 5: Cook 2-3 minutes more until cabbage is tender with slight bite. Top with green onions and white pepper if using. Divide into meal prep containers or plate for serving.
Notes
Stores in airtight containers for 5 days in refrigerator. Tastes better on day 3 once flavors meld. Freezes beautifully for up to 2 months. For meal prep, separate sauce from cooked vegetables and pork until reheating to prevent sogginess. Reheat gently in skillet with splash of water. Can substitute ground beef, turkey, or shredded rotisserie chicken for pork. Serve with jasmine rice, sticky rice, or cauliflower rice on the side.