Description
This Egg Roll Stir Fry recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that captures the delicious flavors of classic egg rolls without the wrapper. Ground pork is stir-fried with fresh vegetables and a savory sauce made from soy, rice vinegar, and hoisin, delivering a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy notes. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a family-friendly meal that pairs well with rice or noodles for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1 lb ground pork (or chicken, turkey, or beef)
Vegetables
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups shredded cabbage (or coleslaw mix)
- 1 medium carrot, julienned or shredded
- 1/2 cup sliced bell pepper (any color)
Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional for sweetness)
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Additional Ingredients
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Meat: Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the ground pork (or your chosen meat) and cook, breaking it into small pieces with a spatula, until it is fully browned and no longer pink inside. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
- Cook the Vegetables: Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic to the meat in the skillet. Stir frequently and cook for about 2-3 minutes, or until the onions have softened and become translucent, releasing their aroma.
- Add the Cabbage, Carrots, and Bell Pepper: Stir in the shredded cabbage, julienned carrot, and sliced bell pepper. Continue stir-frying the mixture for 5-7 minutes, stirring often until the vegetables are tender but maintain a crisp texture.
- Prepare the Sauce: While the vegetables cook, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce (if using), ground ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes in a small bowl until well combined.
- Combine Sauce with Meat and Vegetables: Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the stir-fry mixture. Stir well to ensure everything is thoroughly coated in the flavorful sauce. Allow the mixture to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through and meld the flavors.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and sprinkle chopped green onions and sesame seeds over the top for added texture and flavor. Serve immediately on its own or over a bed of steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- You can substitute ground pork with chicken, turkey, or beef depending on your preference or dietary needs.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce and ensure hoisin sauce is gluten-free or omit it.
- Adjust the crushed red pepper flakes to control the spiciness level.
- This stir-fry is excellent for meal prep and reheats well the next day.
- Adding a splash of water or broth during cooking vegetables can help if the pan becomes dry.
