Firecracker Ground Beef Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    258 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Asian

Firecracker Ground Beef Recipe

Ready in under 30 minutes, this firecracker beef is a flavorful recipe that is perfect for a busy weeknight or as a meal prep! It’s sweet, spicy, and made with only a handful of pantry staples! Serve over rice or noodles for an easy meal.

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Ingredients

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For the Sauce

  • 5 tablespoons Sriracha
  • 5 tablespoons brown sugar
  • tablespoons soy sauce low sodium
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablesooon water

For the Beef

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • ½ yellow onion finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic 
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound ground beef lean
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Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the sriracha, brown sugar, soy sauce, red chili flakes, salt, and a tablespoon of water. Mix until well combined and set aside.
  2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the diced onions. Saute for 2 minutes. Add the minced garlic and salt and saute for another minute.
  3. Push the onions and garlic to the edge of the skillet and add the ground beef. Cook for 3 minutes, making sure to break up the pieces, until almost fully cooked through.
  4. Add the sauce to the ground beef and mix until well combined and the sauce has cooked down to your liking. Add additional brown sugar or sriracha as desired.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 258kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.4g Cholesterol 70mg (23%) Sodium 1311mg (55%) Potassium 490mg (14%) Fiber 0.5g (2%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 101IU (2%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 34mg (3%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 258 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 258kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0.4g 20%
Cholesterol 70mg 23%
Sodium 1311mg 55%
Potassium 490mg 10%
Fiber 0.5g 2%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 101IU 2%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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