Description
This Crockpot Egg Roll In A Bowl recipe combines ground chicken or pork with fresh vegetables and a flavorful Asian-inspired sauce, slow-cooked to perfection for an easy, comforting meal that tastes like a deconstructed egg roll without the wrapper. Ideal for busy days, it delivers the savory, tangy, and slightly sweet flavors of classic egg rolls in a healthy, low-effort bowl.
Ingredients
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Meat and Vegetables
- 2 pounds ground chicken or pork (browned and drained)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 (16 ounce) bag coleslaw mix
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
Sauce
- 2/3 cup chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Garnishes
- Green onion (sliced scallions)
- Wonton strips
- Sweet chili sauce (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Prepare the Meat: Brown the ground chicken or pork in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked, then drain any excess fat.
- Add Ingredients to Slow Cooker: Place the cooked ground meat, finely chopped onion, coleslaw mix, and shredded carrots into the crockpot.
- Mix the Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, minced garlic, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ground ginger, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
- Combine and Cook: Pour the sauce mixture over the ingredients in the crockpot and stir thoroughly to evenly distribute the sauce.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours, allowing flavors to meld and vegetables to soften.
- Garnish and Serve: Just before serving, top with sliced scallions, crunchy wonton strips, and a drizzle of sweet chili sauce for added texture and flavor. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or beef if preferred.
- For a spicier version, increase red pepper flakes or add fresh chopped chili.
- Wonton strips can be replaced with fried wonton wrappers or crispy noodles for garnish.
- Ensure meat is fully cooked before adding to slow cooker to maintain food safety.
- This dish can be served over rice or noodles to make it more filling.
