This Egg Roll Stir-Fry is the perfect combination of quick cooking, wholesome ingredients, and comforting flavor, all wrapped into a single skillet meal that captures the essence of classic egg rolls without any of the fuss. Instead of spending time rolling wrappers, sealing edges, and deep-frying batches, everything that makes an egg roll delicious is cooked together in a fresh, satisfying stir-fry that comes together in less than 25 minutes. It’s family-friendly, meal-prep–approved, and incredibly versatile, making it a go-to weeknight staple.
The beauty of this dish is how simple ingredients create such bold, layered flavor. The ground meat provides richness and heartiness, the shredded cabbage softens into tender ribbons, and the thin-sliced carrots add a gentle sweetness that balances the ginger, garlic, and soy sauce. As everything cooks together, the kitchen fills with that takeout-style aroma you love — savory, sesame-kissed, and slightly sweet. The soy sauce soaks into the vegetables and meat, giving the whole dish that “egg roll filling” flavor everyone instantly recognizes.