Crack Slaw is a popular stir-fry recipe made with simple ingredients such as cabbage, meat, and seasonings. Ready in less than 20 minutes, it quickly became a keto dinner staple in our kitchen, because everyone loves it. On top of that, this recipe is low carb and keto-friendly!
What is Crack Slaw?
Crack slaw recipe also called Egg Roll in a Bowl is a well-balanced healthy meal, suitable for many lifestyles such as keto diet, paleo, low carb, whole30. It’s basically a vibrant and fresh cabbage stir fry with beef, all seasoned with ginger, soy sauce.
The origin of his egg roll in a bowl is unclear to me. From my extensive research, I understand that the idea of crack slaw started on a Weight Watchers forum and ever since then became an extremely popular recipe.
The main ingredient is cabbage that’s among the healthiest vegetables, it has a high nutrient content and it’s extremely versatile.
Watch the video below and see how to prepare this easy low carb crack slaw!
Best Keto Crack Slaw Recipe
I first saw this recipe in a video that went viral on social media. Ever since I tried to recreate this delicious low carb cabbage stir fry and on my quest, I discovered tons of fantastic recipes. You have to try this, it’s sincerely the best.
There are many versions of the eggroll in a bowl you can make, and all of them are so extremely delicious.
Depending on how strict is your keto diet you can skip the carrots to reduce the carb count.
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This recipe has the perfect combo of flavors. It’s spicy enough and has a unique Asian taste.
I love this one pan meal and that there are fewer dishes to clean after enjoying the easy keto egg roll in a bowl recipe.
How many carbs are in Low Carb Crack Slaw?
The serving size is huge and has only 4g net carbs. This is probably one of the easiest low carb dinners you can make. It also reheats well, so the leftovers will be perfect for a quick low carb lunch the next day.
Ingredients for Keto Crack Slaw
You’ll need a bag of coleslaw mix that also contains cabbage and carrots. You can also thinly slice a head of cabbage, and that’s what I do sometimes. To save some tome and out of convenience, I like to grab the bag.
Let’s see what other ingredients we need in this easy crack slaw recipe:
- 12 oz coleslaw mix
- 1 lb ground beef or breakfast sausage – feel free to replace the protein with ground chicken or turkey
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp fresh ginger or ground ginger
- 2 stalks green onions
- 3 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp sugar-free hot sauce
- 1 tsp vinegar
- salt & pepper to taste
To make this recipe I used ground beef, but you can use ground pork, pork breakfast sausage. turkey or even chicken.
If you can’t find a coleslaw mix you can chop up the cabbage and carrots. I also like to make my cabbage slaw with soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, fresh ginger, scallions.
Top it with toasted sesame seeds and a fried egg for extra flavor. DELICIOUS!
How to Make Crack Slaw?
The instructions for this egg roll in a bowl are fairly simple. Here’s everything you have to do:
- Start by mincing the garlic, the fresh ginger and chop the onion.
- Brown the ground beef in two tablespoons sesame oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Sautée the garlic and ginger in some oil until fragrant. Add the freshly chopped onion, the coleslaw mix and cook until tender.
- Combine the cooked meat with the cabbage, then add the soy sauce, hot sauce, and vinegar.
- Serve with some sesame seeds and add extra hot sauce if you prefer spicy meals.
What can I use instead of soy sauce?
I used soy sauce because I was out of tamari. I make this recipe often because everyone loves it.
Soy sauce often comes with hidden sugars, wheat and other ingredients that aren’t keto-friendly. Regarding carbs soy sauce, usually has 1g carbs for a tablespoon.
If you are trying to eat clean and ditch all the nasty ingredients here are a few keto substitutes of the soy sauce:
- Tamari: it’s made 100% of soybeans and it’s a high-quality product with an intense flavor
- Coconut aminos: the price is a little bit higher, but if you want to eat a soy-free diet (non-GMO) I recommend using coconut aminos.
Other Delicious Recipes You Might Like
- Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Soup
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20 Minute Easy Crack Slaw Recipe – Keto & Whole30
Description
Ingredients
- 12 oz coleslaw mix
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp fresh ginger or ground ginger
- 2 stalks green onions
- 3 tbsp sesame oil or olive oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp sugar-free hot sauce
- 1 tsp vinegar
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pan over medium heat, add 1 tbsp oil and brown the ground beef for about 7-10 minutes or until no longer pink.
- Season it with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- In a pan over medium heat add the oil and cook the minced garlic, ginger, onions and the coleslaw mix for about 5 minutes.
- Add the soy sauce, hot sauce, and vinegar and mix to combine.
- Mix back in the cooked meat and mix well.
- Serve topped with sesame seeds, a fried egg, and hot sauce.
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How do we calculate the nutrition info?
These nutrition facts listed are determined using nutrition information from the USDA Food Database. Our nutrition facts are accurate, but if you are using different products, please make your calculations. Net carb count is calculated by subtracting both fiber and sugar alcohols because they don’t raise blood sugar.
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You don’t have Vinagar in the list of ingredients or how much , only in the instructions ?
You will need to add one tsp vinegar. If you try the recipe, let me know how it turned out. Have an amazing day.
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I made this tonight. Really, really good. Thank you for the easy supper.
Awesome my husband just love it thanks so very much
Great Recipe!!! I baked it in a 9×13 for 20 minutes and liked it even better.
Thanks you for posting