
Firecracker Ground Beef Recipe
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
258 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian

Firecracker Ground Beef Recipe
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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
For the Sauce
- 5 tablespoons Sriracha
- 5 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1½ 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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