Keto Egg Roll in a Bowl (Stove Top or Instant Pot)
This Keto Egg Roll in a Bowl is an addictingly tasty one-pan dinner that can be ready in no time using your stovetop or Instant Pot! If you love egg rolls or any Chinese take-out, this recipe will surely become a favorite! Made without an egg roll wrapper, this dinner is easy, much lower in carbs, and full of flavor!
Keto egg roll in a bowl recipe
I love egg rolls. But being on a keto diet means you can’t enjoy crispy Chinese restaurant egg rolls anymore. With that said, I have a delicious alternative that has all the same delicious Asian flavors but in a healthier low-carb bowl! This egg roll in a bowl alternative has become incredibly popular over the last few years and for a good reason at only 5 net carbs per serving. It is simple to make, full of flavor, and super easy to clean up since everything is cooked in ONE pan! While I call it egg roll in a bowl, some call it crack slaw.
Why Is it called Egg Roll in a Bowl?
Basically, a keto egg roll in a bowl is an egg roll that has been deconstructed minus the outside wrapper. It’s a simple and delicious low-carb meal that can be made quickly.
How to make keto egg roll in a bowl
Below you will find brief instructions on how to make this recipe. Make sure to scroll to the bottom of the page for the full recipe and ingredients.
You are one pan away from a delicious dinner! I love to make this recipe ahead of time, especially when meal prepping for the week, because it is easy to whip up in larger batches and freezes well.
Step 1: First, brown the ground beef, or ground pork, in a large skillet with diced onions and minced garlic over medium-high heat. Drain any extra grease.
Tip: If you have a wok or stir fry pan, now is the time to put it to use.
Step 2: Shred your cabbage finely and add it to your ground meat along with ginger, beef broth, Bragg’s aminos, butter, and ginger. Simmer for 15 minutes uncovered until cabbage is wilted and tender.
Tip: You can purchase a pre-made bag of shredded cabbage in a coleslaw mix from the store to save time. Some contain grated carrots, but they only add minimal carbs. If I am in a pinch and plain cabbage is not available, I’ll use the bag of coleslaw with carrots. A bag of broccoli slaw works well and tastes amazing in this recipe.
Honestly, the vegetables are my favorite part of this recipe. I could eat cabbage all day long.
Note* Instead of soy sauce, I used Bragg’s aminos, which is a healthier keto alternative that adds lots of flavor to this dish. If you are avoiding soy, coconut aminos is a great alternative.
Step 3: Season the dish with salt and pepper to your liking.
Optional: Finish with a drizzle of sesame oil. You could even add sesame seeds. Serve hot!
Other low carb egg roll add-ins:
If you do not have ground beef on hand, you can always use another protein! Ground pork or ground sausage is full of flavor and very popular choices. If you want to cut the fat, ground turkey or ground chicken would also be a delicious alternative. You can even use shrimp in this bowl to make some shrimp egg roll in a bowl!
Sesame oil:
I love sesame oil, especially when preparing Asian dishes. It adds an incredible amount of flavor to this recipe, so don’t leave it out if you have some at home! Sesame oil comes in small bottles because a little goes a long way. A bottle of sesame oil usually lasts me months, so it is a great secret weapon to have on hand that is worth every penny! You could use avocado oil instead, but you would miss out on so much flavor with the sesame oil,
Tamari:
Used by fermenting soybeans, this Japanese soy sauce can be switched out for Bragg’s Amigos or regular soy sauce. It is often gluten-free (check your labels to make sure) and contains less sodium. It typically has a stronger umami flavor.
Sriracha:
Sriracha is a type of hot sauce (chili sauce) that has become super popular over the last few years. It goes incredibly well with eggs, rice, and meats making it an ideal topping for your egg roll in a bowl!
Eggs:
Although it is called an “egg roll,” eggs are not usually IN egg rolls. They are used to make the wrapper. With that said, eggs are a popular ingredient for those on the keto diet AND are a staple ingredient in traditional Chinese fried rice. So if you want to pack this recipe even more filling, I recommend cracking an egg (or two) into your skillet at the very end and scramble them together with your meat and cabbage.
Cauliflower Rice:
Rice is so common among Chinese food, so although this keto bowl is a meal in itself, if you want to stretch the recipe a bit while adding more fiber, you can always top your egg roll “filling” over a bed of steamed cauliflower rice.
Rice Vinegar:
A small amount can be added for additional flavor.
How to make this using your Instant Pot:
This is a great Instant Pot meal, and by using one, you can cut your cooking time in HALF, making it a fast dinner recipe!
To make this using a pressure cooker:
Step 1: Brown your meat, onions, and garlic using the “sauté” option. This step is important as it helps develop tons of flavor!
Step 2: Add the rest of the ingredients on top before closing the lid—Cook under high pressure for 3 minutes.
Step 3: When the 3-minute cycle is complete, do a QR (quick release). Once the pin drops, remove the lid and stir. If there is still liquid in the bottom of the pot, sauté for another 2-3 minutes to allow the excess liquid to reduce.
Step 4: Serve with freshly chopped scallions or chopped green onions and a drizzle of sesame oil over the top!
Can I make this ahead of time and freeze it?
Yes, in fact, this recipe freezes very well! It is a fantastic recipe for meal prep.
I suggest doubling or tripling the recipe and then freezing the leftovers in Tupperware containers or plastic freezer bags. It should last between 4-6 weeks properly frozen. To reheat, allow the mixture to defrost overnight in the fridge and then reheat the egg roll filling in a bowl using your microwave until just heated through for a simple, easy keto recipe.
More Easy Keto Ground Beef Recipes:
- Keto Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls Skillet
- Easy Keto Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry
- Baked Low Carb Keto Spaghetti Casserole
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Keto Egg Roll in a Bowl (Stove Top or Instant Pot) Recipe:
Keto Egg Roll in a Bowl (Stovetop or Instant Pot)
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground pork)
- 1/2 small onion diced
- 1 small cabbage shredded
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/3 cup Bragg's Aminos
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3/4 tsp ground ginger
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp Toasted Sesame Oil (optional)
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat with diced onions and minced garlic. Drain any excess grease.
- Add the rest of the ingredients to the mixture.
- Bring to a boil then turn down the heat to medium and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until cabbage is tender and the liquid has reduced.
- Add salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle sesame oil on top and chopped scallions. (optional)
Notes
Nutrition
I’m I doing something wrong or why do the nutritional values for your recipes never print on recipe? I always have to cut and paste the recipe then the nutritional values in word to get them to print together.
They aren’t currently part of the recipe box so they won’t print when you print the recipe. I am in the beginning process of converting to a new recipe plug in that will print the nutritional info. It will just take me some time to convert them all.
Thank you…Thank you.. finally I have found everything I need to adapt into the Keto lifestyle. I found that I would search for hours looking for a recipes that my whole family would love only to cook it and they would tell me to get off my health kick…lol. What I love the most about your recipes is that I have most of these items in my pantry right now. One of my pet peeves is going to the grocery store and forgetting the list, with these recipes it is what I buy on a regular basis…Thanks again and I am sure my family will love it too.
I’m so glad you loved it and that you enjoy my recipes. I do really try to make them easy and family friendly. As a mom of 4, easy is at the very top of my list of necessities.
Do u have to use Bragg’s Aminos
That is totally up to you. It gives it a great bold flavor.
You could use soy sauce.
What would be some good options for a side dish to go along with this?
Since it already has a veggie and a meat I don’t usually eat a side dish with it. If anything, I would just make a salad.
If I don’t have Bragg’s Aminos, would I use the same amount of regular soy sauce as an alternative?
Yes
We added soy sauce to give it some enhanced flavor – truly enjoyed this as a Keto meal and will definitely make it again!
I’m really glad you enjoyed it and are planning to make it again.
Most Keto folks avoid soy and recommend coconut aminos. Just sayin’…………..
Some keto people do and some keto people don’t. If they do, then, of course, coconut aminos is an option.
I love coconut aminos. But be aware that it has more carbs than regular soy sauce and tastes sweeter.
Thanks for the tip. I use Bragg’s Aminos in the recipe.
Add a touch of sesame oil to bring out the Asian flavors and smells.
Great idea!
I drizzle the sesame oil after plating it to get the full taste and aroma!
Is it hard to determine how much cabbage to use? I don’t buy it often and not sure if I have a large or small head of cabbage?
I use a bag of slaw mix. It seems to be just about the right amount.
What a great and delicious alternative option for hamburger. I did not have any cabbage so I trimmed and steamed brussel sprouts, chopped them and added to the homburg mix. A very quick and tasty 1 dish meal. Thank You!
Sounds yummy!
Delicious – thank you
You’re welcome! Glad you liked it.
Very good! I added some celery, didn’t have any Aminos and used 1 cup of beef broth. YUM!
Awesome!
Great recipe. I did do half beef and half sausage for flavor and added some sun dried tomatoes I needed to use up. Amazing, flavorful recipe as usual!
Thanks, Tara! Glad you enjoyed it.
I’m so glad I tried this. Absolutely delicious and satisfied my craving for Chinese food. I love all your recipes, I always include your name in my search for keto alternatives for my fav dishes.
That’s awesome! I’m so glad you love my recipes!!!
Love this. Easy, everyone in my family likes it, and satiates my desire for Chinese food 😉