Brown your ground meat in a hot skillet with neutral oil until it’s no longer pink, ensuring it’s broken into small, bite-sized pieces. Drain any excess fat.
Sauté minced garlic and ginger briefly in the same pan until fragrant, about 20–30 seconds, to build your aromatic base. Be careful not to burn them!
Stir-fry the shredded cabbage and carrots over high heat, tossing frequently until just tender-crisp, about 3–5 minutes, to keep them from getting soggy.
Combine the cooked meat back into the pan with the vegetables. Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sweetener (if using), and your chosen heat.
Simmer everything together for 1–2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully and the sauce to thicken slightly, coating all the delicious ingredients.
Scramble eggs (if using) in a cleared space in the skillet until just set, then incorporate them into the egg roll mixture.
Taste and adjust the seasonings. Stir in your garnishes, like sliced green onions and sesame seeds, then serve immediately.
