Keto Egg Roll in a Bowl (Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry)
A budget keto stir-fry of ground beef, cabbage and peppers with garlic and ginger — about 7 g net carbs per serving in 20 minutes.
Serves 3 · Prep 10 min · Cook 12 min
Ingredients
- 450 g ground beef (80/20)
- ½ small cabbage, shredded
- 1 red pepper, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (cooking fat)
- Fresh ginger, coconut aminos or a dash of soy sauce, chilli, spring onion
Method
- Heat the oil in a wok or large pan and brown the beef over high heat. Push to the side.
- Add garlic and ginger for 30 seconds, then the cabbage and pepper.
- Stir-fry for 4–5 minutes until the cabbage softens but still has bite.
- Season with coconut aminos or soy, chilli and spring onion.
Tip. This keeps well — make a double batch for lunches (see our meal prep guide).
Nutrition per serving
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 460 kcal |
| Fat | 33.5 g |
| Protein | 28.1 g |
| Total carbohydrate | 11.1 g |
| Fibre | 4.2 g |
| Net carbs | 6.9 g |
Calculated from USDA FoodData Central values for the weights listed; cooking fat counts 70% as eaten (our method). Seasonings are not counted. One serving is 35% of a 20 g net-carb day.
Fitting it to your macros
Need more protein? Increase the main protein ingredient by a third. Need more fat to stay full? Add butter, olive oil or avocado on the plate. The keto macro calculator gives your own daily targets, and Ketora can build a full week around recipes like this.
Frequently asked questions
How many net carbs are in egg roll in a bowl (beef and cabbage stir-fry)?
About 6.9 g net carbs per serving (11.1 g total carbohydrate minus 4.2 g fibre), calculated from USDA data for the exact ingredient weights in this recipe.
Can I make it ahead?
Yes — it keeps 3–4 days in an airtight container in the fridge.