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High-Protein Beef Egg Roll in a Bowl - A Fast, Flavor-Packed Skillet Meal

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound (450 g) lean ground beef (90% lean or similar)
  • 4 cups shredded green cabbage (or coleslaw mix)
  • 1 cup shredded carrots (omit if using coleslaw mix with carrots)
  • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced (or 1 teaspoon ground ginger)
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari/coconut aminos)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil (avocado, canola, or light olive oil)
  • 1–2 teaspoons sriracha or chili-garlic sauce (optional, to taste)
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds (optional, for finishing)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Optional add-ins: 1 cup sliced mushrooms, 1 cup snap peas, or 1 small bell pepper, thinly sliced

Method
 

  1. Prep the produce. Slice the onion, mince the garlic and ginger, and shred your cabbage if not using a bagged mix. Beat the eggs in a small bowl and set aside.
  2. Brown the beef. Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add the neutral oil, then the ground beef. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and no longer pink, about 5–7 minutes. If there’s excess grease, drain it.
  3. Sauté aromatics. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger to the pan. Cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant and the onion starts to soften.
  4. Add vegetables. Stir in the cabbage and carrots (and any optional veggies). Cook, tossing occasionally, until the cabbage is crisp-tender, about 4–6 minutes. Avoid overcooking so it keeps some crunch.
  5. Season. Pour in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sriracha if using. Toss well to coat. Drizzle in the sesame oil. Taste and adjust with more soy or vinegar as needed.
  6. Scramble in the eggs. Push the mixture to one side of the pan. Pour the beaten eggs into the empty space. Let them set for 15–20 seconds, then gently scramble until just cooked. Fold the eggs into the beef and cabbage.
  7. Finish and garnish. Turn off the heat. Stir in the green onions. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Give it one last taste and add salt, pepper, or a splash more soy if needed.
  8. Serve. Enjoy as-is, or spoon over cauliflower rice or steamed rice for a heartier bowl.