Description
A delicious and quick recipe for Ground Beef and Brussels Sprouts stir-fry, combining savory ground beef with caramelized brussels sprouts in a sweet chili sauce. Perfect for a flavorful weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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For the Ground Beef:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
For the Brussels Sprouts:
- 1 pound shredded brussels sprouts
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1/2 of a lime, juiced
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ground Beef: In a large skillet, crumble the ground beef, add green onions, garlic powder, salt, pepper, sriracha, and soy sauce. Cook until browned, then set aside.
- Caramelize the Brussels Sprouts: Heat oil in the skillet, add brussels sprouts, season with salt and pepper, sauté until caramelized.
- Combine and Finish: Return beef to the skillet, add sweet chili sauce and lime juice. Stir to coat everything in the sauce.
- Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and serve over rice or preferred accompaniment.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with additional vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas.
- Adjust the sriracha to control the spice level of the dish.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground beef with plant-based alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
