Ground Beef Brussels Sprouts Skillet (Printable)
Savory ground beef meets tender Brussels sprouts in this quick skillet meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 pound lean ground beef
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
03 - 1 medium onion, diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Pantry
05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
06 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
07 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
08 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Optional Garnish
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
12 - Grated Parmesan cheese to taste
# How to Make It:
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.
07 - Garnish with chopped parsley and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sprouts get tender but still keep that satisfying bite
- Everything cooks in one pan so cleanup is practically nonexistent
- It reheats beautifully for tomorrow lunch
02 -
- Do not crowd the skillet or the sprouts will steam instead of caramelize
- Letting the final uncovered cook happen is what creates those delicious crispy edges
03 -
- Cut your sprouts uniformly so they all finish cooking at the same time
- Taste before adding extra salt since the soy sauce brings plenty of savory goodness