This Stovetop Ground Beef and Brussels Sprouts recipe is an easy weeknight dinner that comes together fast. It’s hearty, flavorful, and made with simple ingredients you probably already have. The sweet chili sauce adds just the right balance of heat and sweetness to bring everything together.

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Stovetop Ground Beef and Brussels Sprouts

Why you’ll ❤️ this recipe.

🏃🏼‍♀️Quick and easy

😋Full of flavor

🍳One-pan meal

🥬Great way to eat more vegetables

🥪Simple ingredients

🥕Easy to customize

This is an easy Fall meal. Serve your entree over rice or quinoa with a side of bread. Finish off your meal with BAKED PUMPKIN DONUTS.

Nutritional Information

Each serving of this Stovetop Ground Beef and Brussels Sprouts over rice has about 400–450 calories, depending on the size of your rice portion. It’s a balanced meal with protein, fiber, and healthy fats from the avocado oil. You can reduce sodium by using low-sodium soy sauce and adjusting the amount of sweet chili sauce.

Brussels Sprouts, in particular, are nutrient-dense. Try adding them to your diet more with some of my other recipes, like HOT HONEY BRUSSELS SPROUTS RECIPE, BEST BRUSSELS SPROUTS FOR THANKSGIVING, TOASTED PECAN BRIE BRUSSELS SPROUT BITES, AIR FRYER SMASHED BRUSSEL SPROUTS, and ROASTED HONEY MUSTARD BRUSSELS SPROUTS.

A bowl of minced meat and Brussels sprouts garnished with chopped green onions, with a fork, knife, napkin, and a small dish of sesame seeds on a gray surface.

PMc says:

We like this recipe because it’s quick and uses only one pan, which makes cleanup easy. A helpful tip is to cook the Brussels sprouts until they get a little color. That small step adds more flavor to the dish and keeps the sprouts tender yet not mushy.

A bowl of white rice topped with a mixture of ground meat, Brussels sprouts, and diced vegetables, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds. A fork and knife are placed beside the bowl.

Cooking Tips and Substitutions

Here are a few suggestions for Stovetop Ground Beef and Brussels Sprouts.

Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
Add a handful of shredded carrots or bell peppers for extra color and texture.
For a lower-carb option, skip the rice and serve it on its own or over cauliflower rice or quinoa.
Adjust the spice level by increasing or omitting sriracha.
Fresh lime juice at the end brightens the flavor, so don’t skip it if possible.

Ingredients for a recipe laid out on a gray surface, including ground meat, Brussels sprouts, green beans, sauces, seasonings, and various liquids in small bowls.

Stovetop Ground Beef and Brussels Sprouts FAQ

Can I use frozen Brussels sprouts?
Yes, but let them thaw and drain any excess moisture before cooking so they don’t steam instead of brown.

How long does it keep?
Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat in a skillet or microwave.

Can I make it less spicy?
Yes, just skip the sriracha and reduce the sweet chili sauce slightly.

A stainless steel pan filled with stir-fried Brussels sprouts, ground meat, and diced vegetables, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Conclusion

This Stovetop Ground Beef and Brussels Sprouts dish is a simple, flavorful dinner that works for busy nights. It’s easy to make, tastes great, and keeps well for leftovers. With just a few ingredients and one pan, you get a meal that’s both filling and fresh.

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Stovetop Ground Beef and Brussel Sprouts

This quick and easy Stovetop Ground Beef and Brussels Sprouts recipe is a one-pan meal full of flavor and perfect for busy weeknights.

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Servings: 4 servings

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Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
½ teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
⅓ cup green onions thinly sliced
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon sriracha optional
1 tablespoon avocado oil
1 pound Brussel sprouts halved
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup sweet chili sauce
½ medium lime juiced
sesame seeds for garnish optional

Instructions

Add the ground beef to a large skillet. Crumble it as it cooks.
1 pound lean ground beef
Add in the green onions and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, sriracha, and soy sauce. Once it’s cooked through, remove it from the skillet onto a plate.
½ teaspoon garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste, ⅓ cup green onions, 1 teaspoon sriracha, 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
Add a tablespoon of oil to the skillet and toss in the Brussels sprouts. Season with salt and pepper, and sauté until soft and caramelized.
1 tablespoon avocado oil, 1 pound Brussel sprouts, salt and pepper to taste
Add the ground beef back into the skillet along with the sweet chili sauce and lime juice. Stir everything together until it’s coated in the sauce.
½ cup sweet chili sauce, ½ medium lime
Top with sesame seeds and serve over rice or quinoa
sesame seeds for garnish