This Keto Egg Roll in a Bowl has saved me on a busy weeknight more times than I can count. Savory ground beef, punchy ginger, tender cabbage, and sesame oil come together in one skillet for all the flavor of your favorite egg roll, without the wrapper. It’s fast, flavorful, and the kind of keto recipe that quickly becomes part of your weekly rotation

Overhead view of a keto egg roll in a bowl—stir-fried beef, shredded cabbage, green onions, and carrots topped with sesame seeds and chili sauce. Wooden chopsticks rest on the bowl with condiments and fresh green onions nearby.

In my kitchen, I lean hard on quick skillet dinners, and this keto egg roll in a bowl with ground beef is one I keep coming back to. T

Truth be told, I’ve made and eaten the entire recipe by myself over the course of four days. It’s just that good.

If you love simple keto skillet meals, you might also enjoy my Keto Big Mac Bowl, my Keto Taco Skillet and my Keto Lasagna Skillet.

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Ingredients on a white surface: a bag of organic coleslaw mix, a package of beef, three garlic cloves in a bowl, a bowl of coconut aminos, a bowl of sriracha, a bowl of salt, ginger and a small bowl of sesame oil.

Let’s Talk Ingredients

Ground beef is my go-to protein for this Keto Egg Roll in a Bowl. I usually use 85/15 because it has enough fat for flavor without turning greasy. I tested this with ground pork, ground chicken, and ground turkey. Pork gives you that classic takeout vibe. Turkey and chicken work, but I add a little extra sesame oil so it doesn’t feel flat.

I tested it both ways, and I really like fresh (or fresh frozen) ginger over ground ginger here. Dried works in a pinch, especially on a busy night, but if I have fresh, I’m using it. (I usually buy frozen ginger from Dorot for this purpose.)

Coconut aminos is a swap for traditional soy sauce. If you aren’t strict-keto, feel free to use gluten-free tamari or soy sauce.

I made my keto egg roll in a bowl with coleslaw mix because a bagged mix wins on busy nights every time. If you are super-strict on your keto journey, feel free to grate your own cabbage to avoid the small amounts of carrot.

Step by Step

See the recipe card below for the full instructions.

Ground beef browning in a black skillet with a metal spoon resting on the side, steam rising as the beef cooks. — Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground meat and cook until browned.

Ground beef cooking in a black skillet with a dollop of garlic and ginger in the center, and a metal spoon resting on the side. Steam is rising from the hot pan. — Add the garlic and fresh ginger. Stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Ground beef cooking in a skillet as someone pours liquid from a small glass container into the pan. The person’s nails are painted red. — Push the beef to the sides of the skillet. Pour the sesame oil into the center and tilt the pan to coat.

A mix of shredded green and purple cabbage, carrots, and ground meat in a pan, topped with a dollop of red sauce, ready to be cooked. — Add the coleslaw mix, coconut aminos, and hot sauce.

A skillet filled with a colorful mix of cooked ground beef, shredded purple and green cabbage, carrots, and onions, with a metal spoon resting to the side. — Stir-fry for about 5 minutes, until the cabbage is tender but not mushy.

Tips & Tricks

Don’t overcook the cabbage. Cook just until the coleslaw mix is tender-crisp. It should still have bite.
Want to add veggies? Good options are broccoli and mushrooms.
Adjust coconut aminos to taste. It is milder and slightly sweeter than soy sauce. If your egg roll in a bowl keto version tastes flat, a small splash more can round it out.
Control heat levels. Stir sriracha into the whole skillet for even spice, or serve it on the side. This keeps your keto egg roll in a bowl with coleslaw mix family-friendly.
Keep it saucy, not soupy. If the mixture looks dry, add a tablespoon or two of broth. Too much liquid turns a low carb egg roll bowl into a cabbage stew.

A vibrant keto egg roll in a bowl features ground beef, shredded cabbage, carrots, purple cabbage, and green onions with a drizzle of red sauce. Garnished with chopsticks, red pepper flakes and fresh green onions sit nearby on a wooden surface.

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A keto egg roll in a bowl with stir-fried ground meat, shredded cabbage, green onions, and sriracha sauce, garnished with sesame seeds. Served with chopsticks on a wooden board, plus small bowls of green onions and sesame seeds on the side.

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20-Minute Keto Egg Roll in a Bowl

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Main

Cuisine: American, Asian

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings:

Calories: 385.5kcal

Author: Wendy Polisi

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Equipment

Large Skillet

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 clove garlic minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger or 1 teaspoon ground
2 tablespoons sesame oil
10 ounces coleslaw mix
¼ cup coconut aminos
1 tablespoon sriracha
2 tablespoons chicken broth optional
For serving: ground pepper green onions, sesame seeds

Instructions

Heat a large skillet to medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, and break it up with the back of a spoon. Sprinkle with salt and stir to distribute. Cook until the beef is browned.
Add the garlic and fresh ginger and stir for 30 seconds.
Create space in the center of the skillet, and add the sesame oil. Tilt the pan to distribute, then add the coleslaw mix, coconut aminos, and sriracha.
Cook for about 5 minutes, or to desired doneness, adding chicken broth as needed.
Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper and serve warm with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, making it perfect for meal prep. Reheat in the microwave or on a skillet.

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