Ground Beef Brussels Sprouts Stir Fry
This Ground Beef Brussels Sprouts Stir Fry is a quick and easy weeknight meal packed with flavor and nutrients. Tender Brussels sprouts and savory ground beef are tossed in a delicious sauce for a satisfying and healthy dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Cooked rice, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet or wok, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain any excess grease.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the halved Brussels sprouts to the skillet. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes, or until the Brussels sprouts are tender-crisp.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), ground ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Pour the sauce over the ground beef and Brussels sprouts. Stir well to coat everything evenly.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with sesame seeds. Serve hot, over cooked rice if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding a splash of oyster sauce to the stir-fry sauce. You can also add other vegetables like carrots or bell peppers.