Oh that’s a great combo — hearty, savory, and surprisingly balanced. 🥩🥬
Here’s a simple, flavorful skillet version you can make in under 30 minutes.
Ground Beef & Brussels Sprouts Skillet
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved (or thinly sliced)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil (if needed)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Optional: red pepper flakes for heat
🔪 Instructions
1️⃣ Brown the Beef
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook ground beef until browned.
- Drain excess grease if needed.
- Remove beef and set aside.
2️⃣ Cook the Brussels Sprouts
- In the same skillet, add a little olive oil if needed.
- Add Brussels sprouts cut-side down.
- Let them cook undisturbed 3–4 minutes to caramelize.
- Stir and cook another 4–5 minutes until tender.
3️⃣ Add Flavor
- Add onion and cook 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Return beef to the skillet.
- Add soy sauce, Worcestershire, salt, pepper, paprika, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Cook together 2–3 minutes to blend flavors.
🍽 Optional Add-Ins
- Shredded parmesan on top
- A splash of balsamic vinegar
- Crumbled bacon
- Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or cauliflower rice
- Top with a fried egg for a breakfast-for-dinner vibe
🧡 Low-Carb Version
Skip any grains and add:
- A handful of shredded cheddar
- A spoonful of cream cheese stirred in at the end
If you’d like, I can also give you:
- A cheesy casserole version
- An Asian-style ginger soy version
- Or a garlic butter steakhouse-style version 🥬🔥
