Description
This Egg Roll Stir Fry is a quick and flavorful dish that combines ground meat with fresh vegetables and a savory sauce inspired by classic egg roll flavors. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a perfect weeknight meal that offers a satisfying crunch and rich taste without the hassle of deep-frying.
Ingredients
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Meat and Seasoning
- 1 pound ground meat (chicken, turkey, or pork)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Vegetables
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium head of green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 2 medium carrots, shredded
Garnish
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Optional: sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook the Meat: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground meat and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks, about 5-7 minutes. Once fully cooked, remove the meat from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened. Then add the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the Cabbage and Carrots: Stir in the shredded carrots and thinly sliced cabbage. Cook for about 5-6 minutes until the vegetables are softened but retain a bit of crunch.
- Combine Meat and Sauce: Return the cooked ground meat to the skillet with the vegetables. Add the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Stir well to combine and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is well coated and heated through.
- Serve: Garnish the stir fry with sliced green onions and optional sesame seeds. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute the ground meat with a plant-based alternative to make it vegetarian.
- Adjust the crushed red pepper flakes to control the spice level.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce the salt content.
- For extra texture, add chopped water chestnuts or bean sprouts with the vegetables.
- This recipe pairs well with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
