Ground Beef Brussels Sprouts Skillet (Printable version)
Savory ground beef pairs with tender Brussels sprouts in this quick skillet meal, ready in just 30 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb ground beef, preferably lean
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
03 - 1 medium onion, diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Pantry
05 - 2 tbsp olive oil
06 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
07 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
08 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
09 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 tsp salt
→ Optional Garnish
11 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
12 - grated Parmesan cheese to taste
# How to Prepare:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
02 - Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and onion is translucent.
03 - Stir in the Brussels sprouts and cook for 3-4 minutes, allowing them to caramelize slightly.
04 - Add soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Mix well to coat all the ingredients.
05 - Cover the skillet with a lid, reduce heat to medium, and cook for another 6-8 minutes until Brussels sprouts are tender but still slightly crisp.
06 - Remove lid, stir, and cook uncovered for a final 2 minutes to evaporate any excess moisture.
07 - Garnish with chopped parsley and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve hot.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- The beef gets incredibly browned and savory while the sprouts turn sweet and nutty in the same pan
- Everything cooks in one skillet which means minimal cleanup and maximum flavor development
02 -
- Do not crowd the pan or the sprouts will steam instead of caramelize so use your largest skillet
- Let the beef develop a dark brown crust before breaking it up further for maximum flavor
03 -
- Cut the sprouts in uniform halves so they all cook at the same speed
- Preheat your pan properly so the beef sears instead of steams