Description
This Egg Roll Stir Fry recipe is a quick and flavorful dish inspired by traditional egg roll flavors, combining ground meat and crisp vegetables in a savory Asian-style sauce. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner, it’s easy to customize with your choice of protein and vegetables, and ready in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 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)
For Cooking and Garnish
- 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. Add the ground pork or your choice of meat and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks. Drain any excess fat to keep the dish lean.
- Cook the Vegetables: Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the cooked meat. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes until the onions soften and release their aroma. Next, add the shredded cabbage, julienned carrot, and sliced bell pepper. Stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables become tender but still retain a pleasant crispness.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce (if using), ground ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes. This sauce will provide the signature sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy flavor reminiscent of egg rolls.
- Combine and Simmer: Pour the prepared sauce over the cooked meat and vegetables in the skillet. Stir well to coat all ingredients evenly. Allow the mixture to cook for another 2-3 minutes, giving time for the flavors to meld and the dish to heat through thoroughly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Garnish your egg roll stir fry with chopped green onions and sprinkle sesame seeds, if desired, for added texture and flavor. Serve immediately on its own or over steamed rice or noodles for a filling meal.
Notes
- You can substitute ground pork with chicken, turkey, or beef depending on your preference.
- For a gluten-free option, use tamari instead of regular soy sauce and ensure the hoisin sauce is gluten-free or omit it.
- Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes to control the heat level according to your taste.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute meat with crumbled tofu or tempeh and use vegetable oil instead of sesame oil.
