30-minute one-pan dinner
Egg Roll in a Bowl
All the savory flavor of an egg roll in a simple skillet dinner with sausage, cabbage, a quick sweet-savory sauce, and easy options for rice or extra crunch.
This is one of those flexible dinners that can be lighter without rice or heartier served over warm white or brown rice.
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp canola or vegetable oil
- ½ onion, diced; ½ cup frozen onion; or about 1 tbsp Three Onion Rub
- 1–2 lbs ground turkey sausage or pork sausage
- 1 red bell pepper, diced, optional
- 2 14-oz packages coleslaw mix
- 2–3 cups cooked white or brown rice, optional for serving
- Optional toppings: chow mein noodles, sesame sticks, or sliced green onion
Sauce
- 3 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1–2 tsp Sriracha or other hot sauce, optional
Melanie’s Directions
- Heat the oil in the 12" Brilliance Weeknight Skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onion or seasoning and sausage. Cook for 5–7 minutes, using the Mix ’N Chop to break the sausage into crumbles.
- Add the coleslaw mix and bell pepper if using. Stir well, cover, and cook for 5–6 minutes until the mixture cooks down.
- Whisk the soy sauce or coconut aminos with the honey in a small bowl. Add Sriracha if you want a little heat.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet and cook uncovered for 1–2 minutes, until everything is evenly coated and hot.
- Serve as-is or spoon over warm rice. Add chow mein noodles or sesame sticks for extra crunch.
Melanie’s Notes 💜
- We usually use 2 pounds of meat — one turkey sausage and one pork sausage — because we like the extra protein and the pork adds plenty of flavor.
- Rice is not optional at our house. It stretches the meal and helps keep everyone fuller longer.
- Frozen onion or seasoning is an easy shortcut when I do not want extra chopping.
- Leftover rice works perfectly here, or you can make a batch while the skillet cooks.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or in a skillet until hot.
Helpful Tools & Shortcuts 💜
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Plenty of room to brown the sausage and cook down two bags of coleslaw mix in one pan.
Breaks the sausage into quick, even crumbles while it cooks.
Makes quick work of fresh onion or bell pepper when you are using them.
An easy pantry shortcut when you do not have or do not want to chop fresh onion.
Egg Roll in a Bowl FAQ
Can I use a different ground meat?
Yes. Ground chicken, turkey, pork, or beef can all work. Sausage brings extra seasoning, so plain ground meat may need a little more flavor.
Do I have to serve it with rice?
No. Serve it without rice if that works better for you, or add rice when you want a heartier meal.
Can I meal prep Egg Roll in a Bowl?
Yes. The meat-and-cabbage mixture reheats well and makes an easy lunch or another dinner later in the week.
Can I freeze it?
Yes. Freeze the meat-and-cabbage mixture without the rice. Cool it completely first, then thaw it in the refrigerator before reheating.
What can I use instead of soy sauce?
Coconut aminos are an easy substitute and are what I often use.
Can I use fresh cabbage instead of coleslaw mix?
Absolutely. Coleslaw mix saves prep time, but shredded cabbage and carrots work just as well.
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