Terri Cabbage (Egg Roll Filling)

Terri Cabbage (Egg Roll Filling)

A savoury, aromatic stir-fried mixture of ground beef, coleslaw, ginger, and sesame that tastes exactly like the inside of a great egg roll. Serve over rice or use as a filling.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 2 lb ground beef or pork (or a mix)
  • 2 bags coleslaw mix (or 1/2 head cabbage shredded plus 1 carrot)
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (plus more to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • Cooked rice, to serve (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the ground meat in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain the excess fat and set the meat aside.
  2. In the same pan, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the green onions, soy sauce, and garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add the coleslaw mix (cabbage and carrot), red pepper flakes, and ginger. Stir-fry until the cabbage is mostly tender but still has a slight crunch.
  4. Add the cooked meat back to the pan and stir everything together. Add more soy sauce if needed.
  5. Serve as is, or over rice.

Notes

  • Origin: Named “Terri Cabbage” in the original recipe notes — this is exactly the flavour profile of egg roll filling, without the wrapper.
  • Coleslaw mix: Using a bag of coleslaw mix is the fastest option — already shredded and ready to go.
  • Make it an egg roll: Use this mixture as the filling in egg roll wrappers and fry or bake them.
  • Leftovers: Reheats brilliantly the next day. Excellent as a topping for fried rice.

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