Ground Beef Brussels Sprouts Skillet (Printable view)
Hearty skillet with savory beef and tender Brussels sprouts, ready in 30 minutes for satisfying weeknight dinners.
# 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, to taste
→ Optional Garnish
11 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
12 - grated Parmesan cheese, to taste
# Steps:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 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 is translucent.
03 - Stir in the Brussels sprouts and cook for 3-4 minutes, allowing them to caramelize slightly.
04 - Add soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Mix well to coat all the ingredients.
05 - Cover the skillet with a lid, reduce heat to medium, and cook for another 6-8 minutes until Brussels sprouts are tender but still slightly crisp.
06 - Remove lid, stir, and cook uncovered for a final 2 minutes to evaporate any excess moisture. Garnish with chopped parsley and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything cooks in one pan, meaning less cleanup and more time to actually enjoy your evening
- The smoky, savory flavors make Brussels sprouts taste completely different than the boiled version you might remember from childhood
02 -
- Don't skip the step of draining excess fat after browning the beef, or your final dish will feel heavy and greasy instead of perfectly satisfying
- The sprouts continue cooking after you remove them from heat, so pull them when they're slightly firmer than you want them to end up
03 -
- Cut your Brussels sprouts in uniform halves so they all cook at the same rate
- Preheat your skillet properly before adding any ingredients for the best caramelization