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Ground beef and brussels sprouts served over white rice in bowl

Ground Beef and Brussels Sprouts

This sweet chili ground beef and brussels sprouts has the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors and can be ready to eat in 30 minutes. This Asian-inspired dinner is a quick and easy one-pan meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup green onions thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce use tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha optional
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 pound shredded brussels sprouts
  • 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1/2 lime juiced
  • Sesame seeds for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Plate
  • Spatula or spoon

Method
 

  1. Add the ground beef to a large skillet and crumble it. Add in the green onions and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, sriracha, and soy sauce. Cook until the meat is completely browned, about 6-8 minutes. Remove it from the skillet onto a plate.
  2. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet and toss in the brussels sprouts. Season with salt and pepper and sauté them until soft and caramelized, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add the ground beef back into the skillet along with the sweet chili sauce and lime juice. Stir everything together until coated in the sauce and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Top with sesame seeds and serve over rice or any of the serving suggestions listed.
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Notes

Use lean ground beef (90/10 or 93/7) to prevent dish from being too greasy. Buy pre-shredded brussels sprouts to save time. Ground turkey or chicken can be substituted. Not recommended for freezing as brussels sprouts get mushy.
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