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This Eggroll In A Bowl (Crack Slaw) is a one-skillet meal that is bursting with flavor and can be on the table in 20 minutes. It will keep everyone happy because it fits into Keto, Paleo, Whole30, Weight Watchers, and Low Carb lifestyles!
Eggroll In A Bowl (Crack Slaw)
Imagine cutting open an eggroll and emptying the filling in a bowl. That is what this Egg Roll In A Bowl or Crack Slaw tastes like.
It is a hugely popular recipe because it is both delicious and healthy, as well as super easy to make. It is both high in protein and low in carbs. If you like my Honey Garlic Chicken, then I think you will love this recipe. When served with Roasted Asparagus or my Healthy Green Salad, you can round out your meal.
It tastes so good and is so addicting that it has earned the nickname of Crack Slaw.
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What Is In Crack Slaw or Eggroll In A Bowl?
This is a popular low carb recipe made with ground beef and cabbage, as well as other vegetables. It is definitely not your Mama’s slaw recipe.
Below is a list of ingredients, as well as substitutions, that would work well in this Eggroll In a Bowl (Crack Slaw) recipe. Scroll down to the bottom of the blog post to view the printable recipe card that has specific amounts of each ingredient.
- Ground Beef, Ground Pork, Ground Chicken, or Ground Turkey. Pick your protein. Beef, Pork, Chicken or Turkey will work. I used 85% lean ground beef. You could also combine beef and pork for a different twist.
- Coleslaw Mix. Shredded cabbage is an ingredient. As a shortcut, I used a packaged coleslaw mix that has shredded cabbage, red cabbage, and some shredded carrots. Broccoli slaw, made of shredded broccoli, could also be used as well. It would give it a little more crunchy texture. If your package of coleslaw mix includes a package for a sauce, do NOT use that in this recipe.
- Shredded Carrots. To add additional color and nutrition, I add 1/2 cup additional shredded carrots to the coleslaw. You could also add other vegetables as well, such as red or green bell peppers.
- Oil. use sesame oil, if you have it. Otherwise, you can use olive oil, avocado oil or your favorite oil to cook the onions, garlic, and ground beef. Sesame oil has a very unique flavor. However, unless you plan to use it in other recipes, I don’t recommend going out to buy it just for the small amount used in this Eggroll In A Bowl (Crack Slaw) recipe.
- Onion. Chopped onion is added to the ground beef.
- Garlic. Two cloves of garlic are minced and added to the ground beef.
- Ginger. I recommend using fresh ginger. However, ground ginger could be substituted.
- Soy Sauce. Soy sauce gives this recipe a lot of flavor. You can use gluten-free soy sauce or Coconut Aminos, which is a healthy gluten-free alternative to soy sauce.
- Rice Vinegar. Often combined with soy sauce in Asian dishes, it is sweeter than most other vinegar. If you don’t have it, try using apple cider vinegar or white vinegar as a substitute.
- Sriracha. Sriracha is a unique hot sauce often used in Asian dishes. If you don’t have it, you can use another type of chili garlic sauce or any type of hot sauce you like.
- Green Onions. Chop a couple of green onions to add as a garnish on top of the Eggroll In A Bowl (Crack Slaw).
- Sesame Seeds. Sprinkle with a tablespoon of sesame seeds over the top of the dish before serving,
How To Make Eggroll In A Bowl (Crack Slaw)
In the image below, you can see step by step photos of how to Make this Crack Slaw or Eggroll In A Bowl.
Step 1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 2. Saute onions in oil for about 3 – 5 minutes and cook the garlic for about one minute.
Step 3. Add the ground beef to the onions, garlic, and ginger.
Step 4. Cook the ground beef until brown and no longer pink and juices run clear.
Step 5. Empty the bag of coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage) and shredded carrots to the ground beef.
Step 6. Cook the coleslaw (shredded cabbage and carrots) with the ground beef until the cabbage is wilted and carrots are softened. Pour in the soy sauce, vinegar, and sriracha and stir.
Step 7. Garnish the dish with chopped green onions, more sriracha, and sesame seeds. Serve hot!
What To Serve With Eggroll In A Bowl (Crack Slaw)
Eggroll In A Bowl (Crack Slaw) is really a meal in itself and can be served just by itself without any other sides. However, if you want to pair it with other sides, here are some suggestions.
- Cauliflower Rice. Serve over cauliflower rice for a filling low-carb side dish. Try this Browned Butter Cauliflower Rice by Cupcakes and Kale Chips.
- Stir Fry Zucchini noodles. For more of an Asian flair, serve it with these amazing low carb stir fry zucchini noodles.
- Green Salad. Pair with a healthy green salad. I recommend this Apple Walnut Cranberry Salad.
- Low Carb Wrap. Turn it into a wrap by filling a low carb wrap with this Crack Slaw.
- Fried Cabbage with Bacon. Made with green cabbage, bacon, onions, and garlic.
Other Low Carb Beef Recipe Ideas
- Instant Pot Beef Stew – This Instant Pot Beef Stew is the BEST beef stew with fork-tender beef, and vegetables in a rich, savory gravy that is ready in about an hour. Leave out the potatoes to make it lower carb.
- Baked Italian Meatballs – are the best, juicy, most flavorful Baked Italian Meatballs made with ground beef and Italian sausage and seasoned to perfection with Italian herbs and parmesan cheese. Substitute almond flour for the bread crumbs to make it low carb!
- Crock Pot Chuck Roast – This easy Crock Pot Chuck Roast or Pot Roast or Beef Roast recipe, with carrots, and onions, is so juicy, tender and flavorful, no one would ever believe how easy it is to make dinner in the slow cooker! Leave out the potatoes to make it low carb.
- Tex-Mex Beef Fajitas – made with skirt steak or flank steak, and served with sauteed onions, red and green peppers, makes an easy, delicious, smoky, spicy and flavorful dinner. Serve in lettuce wraps or without tortillas for a low carb option.
- Beef Tips Recipe – Beef Tips, with sauteed onions and peppers covered in a savory gravy, made in a dutch oven or crockpot, make an easy, delicious, and hearty dinner your family will love. To make low carb, do not serve over rice.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound (16-ounces) ground beef
- 1 (16-ounce package) coleslaw mix
- 1/4 cup (2-ounces) shredded carrots
- 1 Tablespoon oil
- 1 onion , chopped
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
- 3 Tablespoons soy sauce (or Coconut Aminos)
- 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha (or to taste)
- 4 Tablespoons chopped green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Place a large wok or skillet on the stove over medium heat.
- Add oil. Add onions and saute for about 3 – 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and minced fresh ginger and cook for about one minute, stirring the whole time.
- Add the ground beef to the onions, garlic, and ginger.
- Cook the ground beef until brown and no longer pink and juices run clear.
- Empty the bag of coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage) and shredded carrots to the ground beef.
- Cook the coleslaw (shredded cabbage and carrots) with the ground beef until the cabbage is wilted and carrots are softened.
- Pour in the soy sauce, vinegar, and sriracha and stir.
- Garnish the dish with chopped green onions, more sriracha, and sesame seeds. Serve hot!
Michelle Prudden says
I wanted to try putting a fried over easy egg over top too! I think it would be so delicious! I’m going to try that with the leftovers!
Michele says
Hi Michelle,
After you try it with the egg, let me know how you like it.
Thanks,
Michele
Betty J Schaefer says
Leftovers???
Michele says
Hi Betty,
You can place any leftovers in an airtight container and place in the refrigerator for 3 days. To reheat, you can reheat in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes or reheat in a skillet over medium heat.
Thanks,
Michele
Ann Doumit says
Oh my gosh, this is so good. I used ground pork and used 2 bags of cole slaw mix. I only had ground fresh ginger out of a tube which I really like.
I used sesame oil to fry in than made tripled a mix of soy sause, rice wine vinegar and a bit of Hoision sauce for a kick. Soooooo good and fast!
Kelly says
Good, but:
Salt in layers as you add them, double the coleslaw and carrots, and at least double the liquids.
We will probably try again with those changes.
Michele says
Hi Kelly,
I’m glad you liked the recipe with the tweaks. Thanks for letting me know your preferences. In general, I don’t add a lot of salt in my recipes because you can always add more salt but you can’t take it away, and many people have to limit their amount of salt. I love vegetables, and used a whole bag of coleslaw, and added extra shredded carrots to the recipe, but if you want to use more, go for it.
Thanks,
Michele
Liza Lou says
I loved it and when reheated for lunch at work- everyone was like OMG that smells delicious! I think the sesame oil is a must too.
I omitted sriracha. Threw in more ginger/garlic/ salt. Also added about a tablespoon of brown sugar and a few drops of fish sauce since I already had it.
James says
used ground ginger and used a little yum-yum sauce to finish it off it came out amazing
Sally says
I thought it was very salty and would add a little brown sugar to even out the taste. Or use teriyaki sauce. And more cabbage and carrots
Michele says
Hi Sally,
Thanks for the feedback. Soy Sauce, Coconut Aminos, and Teriyaki Sauce are all high in sodium. Increasing the brown sugar is a good idea to offset the saltiness. Another option is to use a reduced sodium version of Soy, Coconut Aminos, or Teriyaki sauce.
Thanks,
Michele
Lesley says
Made this last night for dinner and my family loved it . Will be making again . Thank you for sharing
Mrs. H says
Soooooo delicious Made it as is with no changes!!! Definitely making this again this week!!!! Thank you got the delicious recipe!!!!
Michele says
Hi Mrs. H.,
I’m so happy you enjoyed it.
Thanks,
Michele
Wanda says
Getting ready to make this. Do I not drain the juices from the hamburger meat?
Michele says
Hi Wanda,
I did not drain the ground beef. I added the slaw and it can soak up the juices.
THanks,
Michele
Cory says
Made it quick in the morning before work so had a healthier heartier lunch. So quick and easy and flavorful. I made no changes except I had no onions cut up so I skipped it.
Michele says
Hi Cory,
I’m so glad you liked it. It is one of our most popular recipes. Thanks for sharing.
Michele
Larry says
Per recipe was good but it was missing some umami. I added 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce and OMG! Going into the repetition as it’s great for a couples dinner AND a couple of lunches. Thanks!!
Michele says
Hi Larry,
I’m so glad you liked it. Glad to know about the good results with the addition of the oyster sauce.
Thanks,
Michele
Heather Scott says
Have you ever tried scrambling a couple of eggs in with the eggs while sautéing the onions and garlic? Do you think that would be good?
Michele says
Hi Heather,
Yes, I have done that with some stir fry recipes. I think that would be delicious. Give it a try and let me know how you like it.
Thanks,
Michele
Betty Schaefer says
thanks michele…this made me chuckle….but my question was actually “who would have leftovers”??? This is addicting…like who can stop eating it once you stop…it’s so yummy!
Michele says
Hi Betty,
I agree with you. This is addicting. I’m glad you like it. Thanks for the kind words!
Michele