This Paleo Egg Roll in a Bowl is about to become your new favorite life changing staple meal. This quick and customizable recipe is bursting with all the delicious and wholesome flavors you love from the inside of an egg roll, but with a nutritious twist. It’s a comfort food classic reinvented and allergy-friendly. Think vibrant color, exploding flavor, all easily made at home. This recipe is perfect for meal prep or those nights when nostalgia strikes, but you crave something healthy. Plus, it’s so easy to make and ready in under 30 minutes!
What Is Egg Roll in a Bowl?
Egg Roll in a Bowl is a dish inspired by the classic egg roll, but with a healthier and more convenient twist. It takes all the delicious fillings you’d find in a traditional egg roll – shredded vegetables, savory protein and a flavorful sauce – and serves them up in a bowl, minus the deep-fried wrapper.
You can enjoy it over cauliflower rice for a low-carb option, brown rice for a heartier meal, lettuce wraps for a low-carb, fun twist or simply on its own as a complete dish.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This dish comes together in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights!
Egg roll in a bowl is great for when the takeout cravings hit but you want a more wholesome option.
This meal is packed with vibrant vegetables, savory protein and a flavorful sauce!
It has the best taste and texture!
This recipe is paleo-freidnly and uses wholesome ingredients.
Egg roll in a bowl is easily customizable.
This dish is kid-friendly!
Equipment Needed
All you need to make this paleo egg roll in a bowl is a cutting board, knife, skillet, measuring cup and spatula.
Ingredients Needed
Ground Beef: My favorite place to get meat is ButcherBox because they have organic and high quality options and it gets delivered right to your door!
Oil: I used avocado oil here because it has a high smoke point!
Garlic Powder: Garlic powder adds some flavor to this dish!
Salt: My favorite is Redmond’s Real Salt because it is high-quality and made with zero fillers. If you use my discount code LESSWITHLAUR you can get 15% off Redmond’s website.
Onion: My favorite type of onion to use in this dish is sweet onion!
Broccoli Slaw: I found this broccoli slaw at Whole Foods. You can also make your own or use a coleslaw mix.
Cabbage: I used a green cabbage in this egg roll in a bowl recipe.
Coconut Aminos: I am obsessed with coconut aminos. I think they add delicious flavor to any dish!
Egg: This paleo egg roll in a bowl is topped with an egg. This is completely optional!
Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1: Gather your ingredients.
Step 2: Add ground beef to an oiled skillet, season with salt and garlic powder and brown over medium heat.
Step 3: Chop cabbage and onions.
Step 4: Add in onions and continue to cook.
Step 5: Pour in broccoli slaw, cabbage and coconut aminos and cook until vegetables are done.
Step 6: While dish is cooking, option to cook an egg to top this paleo egg roll in a bowl. Enjoy!
Storage
This paleo egg roll in a bowl is perfect for meal prep! Simply cook a double batch and store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave on low power until warmed through.
Variations
The beauty of this recipe lies in its adaptability. Here are some ways to customize your paleo egg roll in a bowl:
- Protein: Swap ground beef for ground turkey, ground chicken, shredded pork, shrimp, tofu or even tempeh.
- Veggies: Get creative! Add in chopped water chestnuts, bean sprouts or kimchi for a spicy kick.
- Sauce: For a deeper flavor, add a tablespoon of tamari or fish sauce (if not strictly Paleo).
- Toppings: Elevate your bowl with chopped peanuts, chopped cashews, a dollop of mashed avocado or a drizzle of sriracha.
How to Serve
There are endless ways to enjoy this dish! Here are some serving suggestions:
- Over cauliflower rice for a low-carb option
- Over brown rice for a heartier meal
- In lettuce wraps for a fun, low-carb twist
- On its own as a satisfying and complete meal
Recipe FAQ
Does egg roll in a bowl have egg in it?
This egg roll in a bowl has an egg on top! You can skip it though.
Can I make it vegan?
This dish can be made vegan by skipping the meat and egg. You can also swap in tofu.
Can I make this egg roll in a bowl with another kind of meat?
Yes! You can swap out the ground beef for ground chicken, ground turkey or another meat!
What other meat can you use?
Try using ground chicken, ground turkey or shrimp.
What other vegetables can you use?
Get creative! Add in chopped water chestnuts, bean sprouts or kimchi for a spicy kick.
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Paleo Egg Roll in a Bowl
Equipment
- 1 cutting board
- 1 knife
- 1 skillet
- 1 spatula
- measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- dash salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 sweet onion
- 1/2 green cabbage
- 1 package broccoli slaw
- 1/2 cup coconut aminos
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Add ground beef to an oiled skillet, season with salt and garlic powder and brown over medium heat.
- Chop cabbage and onions.
- Add in onions and continue to cook.
- Pour in broccoli slaw, cabbage and coconut aminos and cook until vegetables are done.
- While dish is cooking, option to cook an egg to top this paleo egg roll in a bowl. Enjoy!
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