HIGH-PROTEIN DINNERS · ONE SKILLET
Egg roll in a bowl with ground turkey has all the flavor of an egg roll filling: browned turkey, crisp-tender cabbage and carrots, garlic, ginger and a soy sesame sauce. It cooks in one skillet in about 20 minutes and is naturally low in carbs.
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- Serves
- 4
- Total time
- 20 minutes
- Skillet
- 12 inches
- Protein
- About 24 g per serving
- Turkey done at
- 165°F / 74°C
Why You’ll Love This Egg Roll Bowl
- Twenty minutes. A bag of coleslaw mix means almost no chopping.
- Low-carb and filling. Lots of vegetables and protein, with rice only if you want it.
- Cheap. Ground turkey, a bag of slaw and pantry sauces feed four.
Ingredient Notes
A 14-ounce bag of coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots) is the shortcut. You can also shred half a small cabbage and 1 carrot.
Use 93% lean ground turkey. It browns well without leaving much fat in the pan.
Toasted sesame oil goes in at the end for aroma. Its flavor fades if you cook it over high heat.
The recipe card below lists every quantity in one place.
How to Make Ground Turkey Egg Roll in a Bowl
Brown the turkey
Brown the turkey with the onion, then add the garlic and ginger for the last minute so they do not burn.
Wilt the slaw and season
Add the coleslaw mix and the sauce and toss until the cabbage is just tender but still has some crunch.
Photos in this article are AI-generated illustrations of the recipe, created for AllRecipeEasy.
Tips and Troubleshooting
- Keep some crunch. Cook the cabbage for only 3 to 4 minutes. It keeps softening off the heat.
- Season at the end. Soy sauce varies a lot in salt. Taste before adding any salt.
- Use a big pan. A full bag of slaw is bulky at first. A 12-inch skillet or a wide pot gives room to toss.
Substitutions and Variations
- Ground pork or chicken: Both work one-for-one. Cook ground pork to 160°F and ground chicken to 165°F.
- Over rice: Serve over ½ cup of cooked rice or cauliflower rice per bowl. It is not included in the nutrition estimate.
- Spicy: Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of sriracha or chili garlic sauce to the sauce.
- Gluten-free: Use tamari or coconut aminos in place of soy sauce.
Budget Tips
This is one of the cheapest dinners on the site: a pound of ground turkey and one bag of coleslaw mix. Cabbage stays fresh for weeks, so buy a whole head when it is on sale and shred it yourself.
Serving Suggestions
Serve as-is, over rice, or with sriracha mayo and crispy wonton strips on top. For another quick soy-glazed skillet, try the ground beef and broccoli. For another ground turkey dinner, the ground turkey sweet potato skillet is a good next pick. You can find more ideas in our high-protein recipes.
Storage, Reheating and Meal Prep
Refrigerate leftovers in airtight containers within 2 hours and eat them within 3 to 4 days. Reheat in a skillet or the microwave until steaming and 165°F. The cabbage softens on reheating, but the flavor holds up well. Freezing is not recommended.
Food safety: Cook ground turkey to 165°F / 74°C. Wash your hands and board after handling raw poultry.
Recipe Questions
Is egg roll in a bowl healthy?
Yes. This version is mostly cabbage and lean turkey, so it is high in protein and fiber and low in carbs, with about 24 g of protein per serving.
Can I use ground turkey for egg roll in a bowl?
Yes. Lean ground turkey is a lighter swap for ground pork and takes the soy, garlic and ginger flavors well.
What can I add to egg roll in a bowl?
Mushrooms, bean sprouts, water chestnuts or a fried egg on top all work. Add them with the cabbage.
Can I meal prep egg roll in a bowl?
Yes. It keeps for up to 4 days. Store rice separately if you add it.
Ground Turkey Egg Roll in a Bowl
Ingredients
Method
- Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and onion and cook, breaking up the meat, for 6–7 minutes, until browned and 165°F / 74°C.
- Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add the coleslaw mix, soy sauce and rice vinegar. Toss and cook for 3–4 minutes, until the cabbage is just tender but still a little crisp.
- Turn off the heat. Stir in the sesame oil and most of the green onions, then taste for seasoning.
- Serve topped with the remaining green onions and sesame seeds.