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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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 258 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
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
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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.