Late dinner
Bagged slaw turns egg-roll cravings into one quick skillet.
The rice is already cooked and the coleslaw mix means zero knife work when you walk in tired.
One pan, a few minutes of stir-fry, and a savory dinner that beats takeout to the table.
Ingredients
The list below keeps late dinner egg roll bowls sized for serves 4 without turning prep into a long project.
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 bag (14 oz) coleslaw mix
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 4 cups cooked rice
How to Make It
Use the method to leave the last step small enough for a tired adult making late dinner egg roll bowls.
- Brown the ground pork in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up, until it reaches 160F.
- Add the garlic and ginger and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the coleslaw mix and soy sauce and stir-fry 4 minutes until the cabbage wilts but still has bite.
- Drizzle in the sesame oil, toss with the green onions, and serve over warm rice.
Do the Slow Part Early
Cook the rice ahead so the after-practice job is one fast stir-fry. The bagged coleslaw mix means no chopping when you walk in tired.
- Cook the rice in the morning or keep microwave rice on hand
- Mince the garlic and grate the ginger ahead
- Measure the soy sauce and sesame oil into a cup before practice
Store and Reheat
The filling reheats fast and the cabbage holds up well. Store it apart from the rice and warm both with a splash of water.
- Microwave a portion 2 minutes, stirring once, until it steams
- Stovetop: reheat in a skillet 4 minutes over medium with a splash of water
- Keeps 3 days in the fridge in a sealed container
- Serve with: steamed dumplings, cucumber salad
Make It Fit Tonight
Small Tweaks That Help This Dinner Land
Use ground chicken or turkey
Either browns the same way for a leaner bowl.
Make it spicy
Add sriracha or chili crisp to the adult bowls.
Serve in lettuce cups
Skip the rice and scoop the filling into crisp lettuce leaves.
Add shredded carrot
Extra carrot adds color and a little sweetness.
Top with crispy wonton strips
A handful of crunchy strips gives the egg-roll crunch without frying.
Plan The Next Step
Plan your one-skillet nights
Use the planner to keep cooked rice ready for fast stir-fry dinners like this one.