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This keto egg roll-in-a-bowl recipe combines fresh Asian flavors with juicy ground pork for a takeout-style dish. It’s so quick and easy to make! 2 grams net carbs.
Looking for more Asian-inspired keto recipes? Try my keto stir fry, keto beef and broccoli, and keto pad Thai next.
Whenever I visit a Chinese restaurant, I always scan the appetizer list for egg rolls.
Traditional egg rolls are usually deep-fried and calorie-laden. While delicious, I’m of the opinion that the filling is the best part. So, I came up with a keto version that cuts right to the chase.
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Why I love this recipe
- Ready in 10 minutes. Including prep time.
- WAY healthier than takeout. Not only is it low-carb, but it’s packed with protein and fiber.
- Versatile. It’s satisfying enough on its own, but when I want the true fakeout experience, I’ll serve it with cauliflower fried rice.
- Great leftovers and meal prep. I’ve never had much luck reheating leftover egg rolls because the wrapper never crisps up properly. Without wrappers, you won’t have that problem.
★★★★★ REVIEW
“Made this dish this evening and it really hit the spot. The recipe is super simple and easy to put together, and it consists of many ingredients we usually have on hand. I’d rather make this dish than most of the fare we order from our favorite local Chinese place!” – Shane
Ingredients needed
- Sesame oil. An extremely flavorful oil that works well in Asian-inspired recipes. A little goes a very long way!
- Garlic, onion, and ginger. Adds extra flavor and key ingredients in egg rolls.
- Ground pork. Traditional egg rolls use ground pork, but you can also use ground beef, ground chicken, or ground turkey. I used lean ground pork, but the higher-fat cuts will be more flavorful, albeit a little more fatty.
- Coleslaw mix. Cabbage and carrot are two key ingredients in an egg roll, so skip the hassle of grating and chopping and use coleslaw mix. You get the added bonus of TWO kinds of cabbage (purple and green!).
- Soy sauce. Use gluten-free coconut aminos or low-sodium soy sauce if needed.
- Chili sauce. I used sambal oelek because I like the heat, but if you don’t want it to taste overly spicy, use Sriracha or sweet chili sauce.
How to make keto egg roll in a bowl
I’ve included step-by-step photos below to make this recipe easy to follow at home. For the full printable recipe instructions and ingredient quantities, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 1- Cook the aromatics. Add sesame oil to a non-stick pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the onions, garlic, and ginger, and stir fry for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
Step 2- Cook the pork. Add the ground pork and break it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until no longer pink.
Step 3- Cook the veggies. Push the pork to one side and add the bag of coleslaw mix. Stir to combine, then add the soy and chili sauce. Cook for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
Arman’s recipe tips
- Wait for the skillet to get hot. Since everything cooks fast, getting enough browning on the meat can be tricky, so it’s good to add everything to a hot pan.
- Add a splash of chicken broth. When I tested this recipe, sometimes the meat got slightly dry before the veggies were done cooking. If this happens, add a splash of broth to keep the meat moist, and you’ll be good to go!
- Garnish the egg roll bowls with toasted sesame seeds, green onions, and spicy mayo.
Variations
- Swap the protein. Replace the ground pork with other ground meat, like ground sausage, ground beef, ground chicken, or ground turkey.
- Use different veggies. Swap the cabbage slaw for broccoli slaw or kale slaw, or add bean shoots, sliced bell peppers, or zucchini noodles.
- Add sauces. For a sweet and salty flavor, add fish sauce and keto brown sugar. Just go easy on the fish sauce… that stuff is potent!
Storage instructions
To store: Leftovers can be stored in the freezer, covered in an airtight container, for up to one week.
To freeze: Place leftovers in an airtight container and store them in the freezer for up to six months.
Reheating: Microwave the egg roll bowls for 30-second intervals until warm or in a large skillet over medium heat.
Frequently asked questions
Egg rolls and spring rolls are the same things. Countries like Australia, the UK, and New Zealand use the term spring rolls (instead of egg rolls).
Technically, yes, but the eggs are in the eggroll wrappers, so an egg roll in a bowl has no eggs (unless you want to add them on top!).
More easy keto dinners you’ll enjoy
- Keto chicken parmesan
- Keto orange chicken
- Keto pork chops
- Keto beef stroganoff
- Or any of my keto dinner ideas
Keto Egg Roll In A Bowl
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 large onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 inch ginger minced
- 1 pound ground pork lean * See notes
- 4 cups coleslaw mix
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons chili sauce ** See notes
Instructions
- In a non-stick pan, add the sesame oil and place it over medium heat. Once hot, add the onions, garlic, and ginger, and stir fry for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Add the ground pork and break it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 4-5 minutes, until no longer pink. Push the pork to one side and add the coleslaw mix and add the coleslaw mix. Stir until everything is combined. Add the soy sauce and chili sauce and cook for a further 5 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
- Remove the pan from the heat and serve in bowls.
Notes
Nutrition
Originally published October 2021, updated and republished June 2024
This was a quick easy dinner. I added some teriyaki sauce (because I had a packet in the fridge). I used lean ground beef. Very tasty. Putting in the dinner rotation.
Interesting, I never saw egg in this kind of “condition”.
I dont know if I can make this recipe as some i gredients dont exist in my country.
I love this dish!! I omitted the chilli sauce and it was fantastic! I’m going try serving it next time with cauliflower rice.
So so very good .Very flavorful.Comes together quickly.Everyday ingredients .Big score from my son.
Love that, Peggy!
I’ve made this recipe quite a few times! I use liquid aminos to replace soy sauce. Crowd fave around here.
Made this dish this evening and it really hit the spot. The recipe is super simple and easy to put together, and it consists of many ingredients we usually have on hand. I’d rather make this dish than most of the fare we order from our favorite local Chinese place! I used ground beef, subbed tamari for soy sauce, and added chopped, precooked shrimp just before serving. Highly recommend giving this a try
This was excellent. The only changes I made were using squeeze ginger instead of fresh, using angel hair shredded cabbage (no carrots or red cabbage) and omitted the chili sauce because I didn’t have any on hand. Will definitely make this again.
This was so good and so easy to make!! Thanks for the recipe!
Very easy. Great flavor for so few ingredients. If you like spicy you can use spicy pork sausage instead of ground pork
8 carbs, 6 fiber, 2 net carbs
Soooooo yumilious! This is our 4th recipe by Arman and each has been so good. I always follow a new recipe according to chefs instructions tweaking if needed if I make again. This Egg Roll in a Bowl will be made again and again adding some bean sprouts and shrimp! Hot Siracaha Chili Sauce is my go to and only use a tablespoon and check heat. Thanks Arman for another super delicious dinner!!
Hands down, the best Keto recipe ever! Didn’t have ground pork, so substituted beef. Just wow!🥡
This was sooo good . I may have missed it but what is a serving size? Also I can’t find in my carb app either
What is a 1/2 inch of ginger? Typo?
No it isn’t. Half an inch of ginger.
I made this with ground pork, chicken, and beef and tripled the recipe so that I can eat it all week. Delicious!
Very quick and easy to make. Very tasty. I did add some hot mustard from chinese restaurant for a “kick”. Great with brown rice (adds carbs though) Will definitely make again
I’ve been wanting to make this for a while now and glad I finally did. Really, really good (and it DOES make a ton). I forgot to buy ginger and was out of ground ginger at home so used a bit of cinnamon and nutmeg instead. I also added a tad of szechuan sauce for a little kick. Overall, a delicious recipe and will make again.
Are the 8 grams of carbs listed total? So really the recipe is 2g net carbs because there is 6 grams of fiber?
That is correct!
This recipe was very tasty. Made it with ground turkey. But I have a question. I built it as a recipe in my Carb Manager app. The app listed each portion’s net carbs as six, not two. Any idea why?
8 carbs, 6 fiber, 2 net carbs
I am doing some menu planning what I am going to make for dinner for this week
This egg roll bowl is amazing! I used Perdue®️ ground chicken and it was all I could do not to eat the whole skillet. Thank you for the yummy goodness.
Loving this meal. Tried it out yesterday. Tasted amazingly delicious. Thanks a tonne for this recipe.
Great to hear that!
How many cups or ounces is a serving?
We don’t weigh it- we just divide the total by the number of servings.