Ground Beef Brussels Sprouts Skillet (Printable Version)
Flavorful beef and Brussels sprouts skillet ready in 30 minutes
# What You’ll Need:
→ 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
# Directions:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, approximately 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 becomes translucent.
03 - Stir in Brussels sprouts and cook for 3-4 minutes, allowing edges to caramelize slightly.
04 - Add soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly.
05 - Cover skillet with lid, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 6-8 minutes until Brussels sprouts are tender yet still slightly crisp.
06 - Remove lid, stir, and cook uncovered for final 2 minutes to evaporate any excess moisture.
07 - Top with chopped parsley and Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
# Top Tips:
01 -
- Everything cooks in one skillet so cleanup is practically nonexistent
- The Brussels sprouts get sweet and caramelized while staying pleasantly crisp
02 -
- Do not skip the step of draining excess fat from the beef or the final dish will feel greasy
- Letting the sprouts caramelize slightly before covering the pan makes a huge difference in flavor
03 -
- Cut the Brussels sprouts into uniform halves so they cook at the same rate
- Preheat your pan properly so the beef sears instead of steaming