Description
This quick and delicious recipe combines savory ground beef with perfectly caramelized Brussels sprouts for a satisfying meal. It’s an easy one-pan dish perfect for busy weeknights, offering amazing flavor and minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680g) ground beef (80/20 recommended)
- 1.5 lbs (680g) fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 tsp salt, or to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Optional: pinch red pepper flakes for heat
- Optional: 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar or lemon juice, for finishing
Instructions
- Step 1: Prep Brussels Sprouts. Wash and trim Brussels sprouts, then halve them. In a bowl, toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Set aside.
- Step 2: Brown Ground Beef. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet or sheet pan over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, breaking it apart. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly browned and no pink remains, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Step 3: Sauté Aromatics. Push the browned beef to one side of the skillet. Add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the empty side, then add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
- Step 4: Combine & Cook. Mix the onion and garlic with the ground beef. Add the seasoned Brussels sprouts to the skillet. Stir everything together. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until Brussels sprouts are tender-crisp and have caramelized brown spots.
- Step 5: Finish & Serve. Remove from heat. Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, and optional red pepper flakes, plus the remaining 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. If desired, stir in 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar or lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins