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sweet chili ground beef and brussels sprouts in a cast iron skillet

Sweet Chili Ground Beef and Brussels Sprouts Skillet

Seasoned ground beef and brussels sprouts cooked in chili oil and tossed in sweet chili sauce.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 270kcal
Author: Mason Woodruff

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground Beef I used 96/4
  • 12 oz Brussels Sprouts* halved
  • 1 Tbsp 16g Chili Oil (or your choice of oil)
  • 1 tsp Ground Ginger
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/2 C 120g Sweet Chili Sauce**

Instructions

  • Microwave the brussels sprouts for 2 minutes or until tender before transferring to a cutting board. Cut them in half once they've cooled.
  • Mix the dry spices together and sprinkle half over the top of the ground beef.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with the chili oil. Once the oil is hot, place the ground beef in the skillet seasoned side down. Sprinkle the remaining half of the spices on top of the beef.
  • Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the bottom of the beef has developed a nice crust before flipping. Cook for another 2-3 minutes before using a spatula to break the beef down into crumbles. Cook until no pink remains.
  • Push the cooked beef to the side of the pan and add the brussels sprouts to the skillet, cut side down. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they've developed a slight char.
  • Remove from the heat and mix the brussels sprouts and ground beef together. Drizzle the sweet chili sauce over the top and stir until evenly coated. Serve with rice or cauliflower rice, chopped scallions, toasted sesame seeds, or your choice of fixin's.

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Notes

Each serving has 6 Smart Points.
*I used a bag of washed and trimmed fresh brussels sprouts. If you use frozen, microwave for about half the time listed on the packaging before halving.
**I used Trader Joe's sweet chili sauce. You can find alternatives from Thai Kitchen or Panda Express in Walmart and most grocery stores.

Nutrition

Serving: 175g | Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 8g