Description
A quick and flavorful one-skillet meal that deconstructs classic egg rolls into a low-carb, keto-friendly bowl with seasoned ground meat, cabbage, and savory Asian-inspired ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 pound ground turkey or ground chicken
- 1 small sweet onion, finely diced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely minced
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 small head cabbage (about 8 cups shredded)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- Optional: cooked rice or cauliflower rice
- Optional: sliced green onions
- Optional: toasted sesame seeds
- Optional: spicy sauce
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook for 5–6 minutes, breaking it apart until nearly cooked through.
- Push the meat to one side of the skillet. Add remaining olive oil and diced onion. Cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Add shredded carrots, garlic, and ginger. Stir and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the skillet to release browned bits.
- Add shredded cabbage, soy sauce, rice vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- Cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 12–15 minutes until cabbage is tender but still slightly crisp.
- Remove from heat and stir in toasted sesame oil.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve warm with optional toppings like green onions, sesame seeds, or spicy sauce.
Notes
- Use coleslaw mix as a quick substitute for shredded cabbage.
- Add chili flakes or hot sauce for extra spice.
- Water chestnuts can be added for extra crunch.
- Swap meat with tofu or chickpeas for a vegetarian version.
- Avoid overcooking to keep cabbage from becoming soggy.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat in a skillet for best texture or microwave for convenience.
- Freezing is not recommended as cabbage may become mushy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
