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High Protein Egg Roll in a Bowl - Fast, Flavorful, and Satisfying

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

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground turkey, chicken, pork, or beef
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil (avocado or canola), plus 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (or 1 teaspoon ground ginger)
  • 1 medium head green cabbage, thinly sliced (or a 14–16 oz bag of coleslaw mix)
  • 2 medium carrots, julienned or shredded (skip if using coleslaw mix with carrots)
  • 3–4 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3–4 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari/coconut aminos)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1–2 teaspoons sriracha or chili-garlic sauce (optional, for heat)
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Lime wedges (optional, for serving)

Method
 

  1. Prep your veggies and sauce: Slice the cabbage, shred the carrots, and dice the onion. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sriracha (if using). Set aside.
  2. Brown the meat: Heat the neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add the ground meat, season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and cook, breaking it up, until browned and no longer pink, 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  3. Flavor base: Add onion, garlic, and ginger to the skillet. Cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Don’t let the garlic burn.
  4. Add cabbage and carrots: Toss in the cabbage and carrots. Stir-fry 4–6 minutes until tender-crisp. You want some bite left in the veggies.
  5. Make a well and scramble: Push everything to the edges of the pan, creating a clear space in the center. Pour in the beaten eggs and scramble until just set, 1–2 minutes, then fold into the meat and veggies.
  6. Sauce it up: Pour the sauce over the mixture. Stir to coat evenly and cook 1–2 minutes more. Taste and adjust with more soy sauce, vinegar, or heat as needed.
  7. Finish and serve: Remove from heat. Stir in most of the green onions, then garnish with the rest and sesame seeds. Serve with lime wedges if you like a bright finish.