Description
A quick and flavorful Egg Roll Stir Fry made with ground chicken or turkey, fresh vegetables, and a savory sauce blend. This easy skillet recipe is perfect for a healthy weeknight meal, capturing the delicious flavors of egg rolls without the wrapper.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 pound ground chicken or turkey
Vegetables
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 medium head of green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 2 medium carrots, shredded
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Seasonings & Sauces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Optional: sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the ground meat: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken or turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess fat if needed to reduce greasiness.
- Sauté aromatics: Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and the onion softens, enhancing the base flavor of the dish.
- Add vegetables: Stir in the thinly sliced cabbage and shredded carrots. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are tender but retain a crisp texture for contrast.
- Prepare and add sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Pour this sauce over the stir fry and mix thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Simmer flavors: Cook the mixture for an additional 2 minutes to allow the sauce to meld with the meat and vegetables, intensifying the taste.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot, either on its own or with steamed rice or cauliflower rice for a low-carb meal option.
Notes
- You can substitute ground chicken or turkey with ground pork or beef if preferred.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Adjust crushed red pepper flakes to control the heat level.
- To keep it low-carb, serve with cauliflower rice instead of regular rice.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
