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Kung Pao Ground Beef and Brussels Sprouts

This Kung Pao Ground Beef and Brussels Sprouts recipe is extremely flavorful and has all the things you love about take-out without all the extra calories (plus, it’s packed with fiber!) Meal prep friendly and a great option for lunch or dinner! Easy to keep low carb or add your favorite rice a complete and balanced meal!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 260 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil (15g)
  • 1 lb. Brussels sprouts halved
  • 1 lb. lean ground beef 96/4
  • 1 bunch green onions chopped
  • 1/4 cup coconut aminos (60g)
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce (60g) or more coconut aminos
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar (60g)
  • 1/3 cup sf pancake syrup (80g) or pure maple syrup
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar (24g) Truvia
  • 1.5 Tbsp ginger minced or paste
  • 1.5 Tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Optional for serving:
  • cooked rice
  • peanuts

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. 
  2. Place the halved brussels sprouts on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Toss with your hands to evenly coat and spread the brussels into a single layer. Roast for 20-25 minutes, tossing halfway through, or until tender and roasted to liking. 
  3. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, coconut aminos, vinegar, syrup, brown sugar, ginger paste, garlic powder, cornstarch and red pepper flakes. Transfer the sauce to a medium-sized skillet and bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently for 1-2 minutes to thicken. Then remove from heat and transfer back to the bowl. 
  4. Add the ground beef to the skillet (no need to clean from the sauce). Cook over medium heat, breaking into small pieces as you go until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Then remove from heat and stir in half of the sauce and the green onions (save some for topping).
  5. Toss the roasted brussels sprouts with the remaining sauce until evenly coated. Divide the beef and brussels into 4 servings (for exact macros, aim for 126g beef mixture, 138g brussels). Sprinkle with a few peanuts if desired. Serve as is for a low carb meal or enjoy with rice for a well-rounded meal. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/4 of beef (126g) & 1/4 of brussels (138g) Calories 260kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 2.5g (13%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 9g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 260

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 of beef (126g) & 1/4 of brussels (138g)
Calories 260kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 2.5g 13%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 9g 18%

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