Description
This Crockpot Egg Roll In A Bowl is a flavorful, easy-to-make dish that captures the essence of traditional egg rolls without the wrapper. Combining ground chicken or pork with fresh veggies and a savory Asian-inspired sauce, this recipe is slow-cooked to tender perfection. It’s an ideal, comforting meal perfect for busy days when you want a delicious, hands-off dinner ready when you walk through the door.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 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 Ingredients
- 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)
- Wonton strips
- Sweet chili sauce (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Prepare Protein: Brown the ground chicken or pork in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat to ensure the dish is not greasy.
- Add Ingredients to Slow Cooker: Place the cooked meat, finely chopped onion, coleslaw mix, and shredded carrots into the slow cooker bowl.
- Make the Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together 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 Stir: Pour the prepared sauce over the ingredients in the slow cooker and stir everything thoroughly to distribute the flavors evenly.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on the LOW setting for 4 to 6 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and vegetables to soften.
- Garnish and Serve: Just before serving, garnish with sliced green onions, crunchy wonton strips, and a drizzle of sweet chili sauce for added texture and a sweet-spicy kick.
Notes
- For a lower-fat option, use ground chicken breast instead of pork or higher-fat chicken blends.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control the spiciness according to your preference.
- Wonton strips and sweet chili sauce garnish adds crunch and complementary sweet heat but can be omitted for a lower sodium or gluten-free diet.
- Ensure ground meat is well browned and drained to avoid grease in the slow cooker.
- This dish is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
