Description
This Egg Roll Stir Fry is a delicious and quick dinner that brings the flavors of an egg roll into a healthy, easy-to-make stir fry! Packed with ground meat, crunchy cabbage, and carrots, all tossed in a savory soy and sesame sauce, this dish is perfect for busy nights. It’s a great low-carb alternative to traditional egg rolls!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground meat (chicken, turkey, or pork)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 medium head of green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 2 medium carrots, shredded
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Optional: sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground meat to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
- Add the chopped onion, garlic, and grated ginger to the skillet with the meat, and cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
- Stir in the shredded carrots and sliced cabbage, and cook for 5-6 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still slightly crunchy.
- Add the soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar to the skillet, and toss to combine.
- If you like some heat, sprinkle in the crushed red pepper flakes and stir to distribute evenly.
- Remove the skillet from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds (if using).
- Serve the stir fry hot and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute the ground meat with your choice of protein or use a vegetarian option like tofu.
- If you prefer more sauce, feel free to adjust the soy sauce and sesame oil to your taste.
- This stir fry can be served on its own or with a side of rice or noodles for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian, American Fusion
Keywords: egg roll stir fry, quick stir fry, healthy stir fry, ground meat stir fry, low-carb stir fry, cabbage stir fry, easy dinner, Asian-inspired stir fry