This Egg Roll in a Bowl is a quick, one-pan recipe that’s bursting with flavor and ready in just 15 minutes. Made with simple, low-carb ingredients, it’s the perfect weeknight dinner—especially if you love classic egg rolls without the wrapper. Super satisfying, easy to make, and keto-friendly, this dish is sure to become a regular in your dinner rotation.
Keto Crack Slaw is one of our go-to dinners—super quick, packed with flavor, and perfect for busy nights. Also known as “egg roll in a bowl”, this recipe skips the wrapper and deep frying but keeps all the delicious flavor of a classic egg roll.
Made with simple, wholesome ingredients, it’s low carb, gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, and even Whole30-approved. Loaded with fresh veggies and seasoned ground meat, this one-pan meal is ready in just 15 minutes. It’s the kind of easy recipe that makes sticking to a low carb lifestyle feel effortless.
Whether you’re looking for a healthy dinner or a quick lunch idea, this crack slaw is satisfying, nutritious, and totally customizable.
- 1 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- 2 Ingredients for Egg Roll in a Bowl (Keto Crack Slaw)
- 3 How To Make Egg Roll In a Bowl?
- 4 Variations and Add-Ons
- 5 How Many Carbs Are in a Classic Egg Roll?
- 6 How to Store Egg Roll in a Bowl
- 7 Serving Ideas for Egg Roll in a Bowl
- 8 Crack Slaw Recipe – Easy Egg Roll in a Bowl
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick and Easy – Ready in just 15 minutes with one pan and simple steps. Perfect for busy weeknights.
- Low Carb & Keto-Friendly – Made with naturally low-carb ingredients that help you stay on track.
- Super Flavorful – Tastes just like your favorite egg rolls but without the carbs or frying.
- Customizable – Use your favorite ground meat (beef, pork, chicken, or turkey) and add veggies you love.
- One-Pan Meal – Less mess, fewer dishes, and easy cleanup.
- Healthy & Wholesome – Packed with protein and vegetables, plus it’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo.
- Great for Meal Prep – Stores well in the fridge and reheats perfectly for quick lunches or dinners.
Ingredients for Egg Roll in a Bowl (Keto Crack Slaw)
If you’ve never made a crack bowl or egg roll in a bowl, you need to know that this recipe is basically a stir fry made with ground beef, cabbage mix, and Asian spices. Out of convenience, I use the pre-shredded coleslaw mix because one thing I love is simplifying my life and cutting down the prep time.
The list of ingredients is short and here’s everything you’ll need:
- Coleslaw mix – A convenient shortcut using pre-shredded cabbage and carrots. You can also shred your own green cabbage, red cabbage, and carrots.
- Ground beef – Feel free to swap with ground turkey, pork, or chicken. All are delicious!
- Garlic & fresh ginger – Key to getting that bold, authentic flavor.
- Olive oil or sesame oil – Light sesame oil adds that classic toasty flavor and is great for high-heat cooking.
- Soy sauce or coconut aminos – For a savory, umami base. Use coconut aminos for a gluten-free or Whole30 option.
- Hot sauce – Adjust to your spice level for a little kick.
- Vinegar – Rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar adds brightness and balance.
- Salt & pepper – Season to taste.
- Green onions & sesame seeds – Fresh garnish that adds crunch and a pop of flavor.
How To Make Egg Roll In a Bowl?
To make this Chinese inspired egg roll in a bowl or how I like to call it a healthy and easy version of it, you’ll need to stir-fry all the ingredients and season them well. The best part when cooking at home is that you can control what ingredients you put into the recipe.
Here’s how to make easy egg roll in a bowl:
- Start by stir-frying the meat in a tablespoon of olive oil or sesame oil. The meat I used for this keto crack slaw is ground beef. Season it with salt and pepper. Once cooked, drain the extra fats and transfer to a bowl. Keep warm!
- Sautee the freshly grated garlic and ginger. To bring out the incredible flavors, fry them in sesame oil for a few minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add the coleslaw mix. Reduce the heat and add the cabbage mix. Season with soy sauce, hot sauce, and vinegar.
- Combine the cooked meat and sautéed cabbage.
- Serve with sesame seeds, green onions, and extra hot sauce if desired.
Variations and Add-Ons
- Swap ground beef for ground pork or turkey for a lighter version.
- Add mushrooms, bell peppers, or snap peas for extra veggies.
- Make it paleo by using coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.
How Many Carbs Are in a Classic Egg Roll?
One classic Asian egg roll that is wrapped up and fried provides about 23 carbs.
Our keto egg roll in a bowl is less than 5g net carbs per serving, which is a quarter less, and the flavors are still there.
How to Store Egg Roll in a Bowl
- Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Great for meal prep!
- Freezer: Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight, then reheat in a skillet for best texture.
- Reheat: Use a skillet over medium heat or microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring in between.
Serving Ideas for Egg Roll in a Bowl
- With cauliflower rice – For a filling, low-carb meal.
- Over jasmine or brown rice – If you’re not counting carbs.
- In lettuce wraps – For a fun, handheld version.
- Topped with a fried egg – Adds extra protein and richness.
- With a drizzle of sriracha or spicy mayo – For that takeout-style kick.
- Garnished with sesame seeds & green onions – Adds crunch and freshness.
Crack Slaw Recipe – Easy Egg Roll in a Bowl
Description
Ingredients
- 12 oz coleslaw mix
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp fresh ginger or ground ginger
- 3 tbsp olive oil or light sesame oil
- 4 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
- 1 tsp vinegar
- sea salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp pepper to taste
- To serve: sesame seeds green onions
Instructions
- In a large pan over medium heat, add one tablespoon olive oil and cook the ground beef. Season it with salt and pepper to taste. Stir occasionally and cook for about 10 minutes.
- Drain the extra fats and set the cooked meat aside.
- In the same pan, sautee the minced garlic and ginger for about 2 minutes, sting constantly.
- Add the coleslaw mix, soy sauce, hot sauce, and vinegar, and saute for about 5 minutes or until the cabbage is crisp-tender.
- Add the cooked meat and stir to combine
- Serve hot topped with sesame seeds, hot sauce, and chopped green onion.
Notes
One cup crack slaw = 4g net carbs.
How do we calculate the nutrition info?
These nutrition facts listed are determined using nutrition information from the USDA Food Database. Our nutrition facts are accurate, but if you are using different products, please make your calculations. Net carb count is calculated by subtracting both fiber and sugar alcohols because they don’t raise blood sugar.