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Easy Egg Roll Stir Fry (A Quick 20-Minute Weeknight Dinner)

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If you love the flavor of takeout egg rolls but want something faster, healthier, and easier, this Egg Roll Stir Fry is going to become one of your new go-to meals.

Packed with seasoned ground pork (or turkey), tender shredded cabbage, garlic, ginger, and all those delicious Asian-style flavors, this dish comes together in just 20 minutes. It’s everything you love about an egg roll—without the wrapper!

Egg Roll Stir Fry

This one-pan meal is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prepping, or when you just want something comforting and full of flavor without a lot of fuss. And honestly? It tastes even better the next day.

Oh — but no worries! If you have not been a fan of egg rolls before, you will definitely be a fan of this egg roll stir fry.

It has basically all the same components of an egg roll — cabbage, carrots, ground pork, won ton strips fried, and I added a bit of broccoli.

Why You’ll Love This Egg Roll Stir Fry

  • One-pan meal — easy cleanup and minimal effort
  • Budget-friendly — cabbage + ground meat goes a long way
  • Super customizable — make it low-carb, high-protein, spicy, or veggie-packed
  • Great for meal prep — reheats beautifully
  • Ready in 20 minutes — the fastest comfort food ever

I used a lot less cabbage, and I cannot tell you how fantastic this dish turned out. You don't even need to wait for Chinese Take Out Night at home. You can make this for a low-carb dish, a low-calorie dish for dinner one night.

It comes together in less than 20 minutes.

Each bite tastes just like eating an egg roll. The crunchy wonton strips add that bite of crunch that you need.

How to Make Egg Roll Stir Fry

Ingredients You’ll Need

  • 1 lb ground pork, ground turkey, or chicken
  • 1 small green cabbage, thinly sliced (or 1 bag coleslaw mix)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, freshly grated
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce or sriracha (optional for heat)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Green onions, sliced
  • Sesame seeds for garnish

This recipe is so versatile that you can basically add any meat you want and turn it into just a basic stir-fry. I can see making this with steak, chicken, ground beef, or even turning it into a breakfast by adding a fried egg on top. The possibilities are endless here.

Step 1: Brown the meat

In a large skillet, cook the ground pork (or turkey) over medium-high heat until browned. Break it apart with a wooden spoon and season with a little salt and pepper.

Step 2: Add aromatics

Stir in the diced onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.

Step 3: Add the cabbage

Add sliced cabbage or a bag of coleslaw mix to the skillet. It will look like a lot at first, but it cooks down quickly. Continue cooking for about 5 minutes until tender.

Step 4: Pour in the sauce

Stir in your soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and chili garlic sauce if using. Toss well and let everything cook together for another 2–3 minutes so the flavors can blend.

Step 5: Finish and serve

Remove from heat and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve warm!

Now that you have my all-time favorite way to eat an egg roll — tell me — what is your favorite egg roll recipe? How do you like to enjoy your Chinese takeout?

Variations

Make it spicy:

Add extra chili garlic sauce, red pepper flakes, or a drizzle of sriracha.

Make it low-carb or keto:

Use pork or turkey and coconut aminos.

Boost the veggies:

Add shredded carrots, mushrooms, or bell peppers.

Change the protein:

Try ground beef, shrimp, or even crumbled tofu.

What to Serve With Egg Roll Stir Fry

This dish is delicious on its own, but here are a few serving ideas:

How to Store Leftovers

Egg Roll Stir Fry keeps wonderfully!

  • Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
  • Reheat in a skillet or microwave.
  • Perfect for meal prep lunches.

Final Thoughts

This Egg Roll Stir Fry is one of those meals that makes weeknights easier and tastier. It’s quick, cozy, packed with fresh flavor, and totally customizable. Whether you’re craving takeout flavors or just need something fast, this dish ticks all the boxes!

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Yield: 6 servings

Egg Roll Stir Fry

Egg Roll Stir Fry

Delicious egg roll mixture without the roll. Make this dish in 20 minutes!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground pork, ground turkey, or chicken
  • 1 small green cabbage, thinly sliced (or 1 bag coleslaw mix)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, freshly grated
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce or sriracha (optional for heat)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Green onions, sliced
  • Sesame seeds for garnish
  • 1 pkg crispy wonton strips (found in the aisle where croutons are found)

Instructions

  1. In a very large skillet (10" or 12") brown ground pork with diced onion until meat is cooked through. Do not drain.
  2. While ground pork is cooking away, combine garlic, ginger, pepper, sesame oil, vegetable oil, and soy sauce in a small bowl and stir to combine; set aside.
  3. Add 1/2 of the bag of slaw mix and all of the chopped broccoli to ground pork once it has finished cooking, then cook and stir over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes. Add soy sauce mixture then stir well.
  4. Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking for 5 minutes or until cabbage is tender.
  5. Remove from the heat and top with crispy wonton strips on top for an added extra crunch.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 254Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 385mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 2gSugar: 2gProtein: 17g

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Michele

Wednesday 11th of January 2023

That looks amazing!!!!😍

Jennifer Sikora

Friday 13th of January 2023

Thank you!

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