Ground Beef Brussels Sprouts Skillet (Printable)

Savory beef and sprouts skillet ready in 30 minutes for easy weeknight dining.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 - Parmesan cheese, grated to taste

# Steps:

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 evenly.
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. Garnish with chopped parsley and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of savory beef and slightly sweet caramelized sprouts creates that perfect balance that makes you go back for seconds
  • Everything happens in one pan so cleanup takes about two minutes flat
  • Its hearty enough to satisfy meat lovers while sneaking in a whole pound of vegetables
02 -
  • Crowding the pan is the enemy of caramelization so use your biggest skillet or cook in two batches if you want those crispy edges
  • Adding the garlic too early will make it bitter, so wait until the onions are already soft
  • The sprouts keep cooking after you turn off the heat so take them off when theyre slightly firmer than you want them final
03 -
  • Trim the sprouts evenly so they all cook at the same rate, otherwise youll have some raw and some mushy
  • Taste a sprout before serving to make sure theyre seasoned enough, you can always add more soy sauce or salt

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