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Firecracker Beef

Spicy Firecracker Beef Stir-Fry Ready in 20 Minutes!

Firecracker Beef is a quick and flavorful stir-fry that packs a spicy kick, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stir-Fry
  • 1 pound Ground Beef lean cut (5% fat) preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for sautéing
  • 3 cloves Garlic finely chopped
  • 1 medium Onion thinly sliced (optional)
  • 2 medium Green Onions white and green parts separated
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds for garnish
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce or coconut aminos for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha Sauce adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or brown sugar for vegan

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by heating 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for about 1 minute until shimmering.
  2. Add 1 thinly sliced onion to the pan and sauté for about 3 minutes until soft and translucent.
  3. Introduce 1 pound of ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula and browning for about 5–6 minutes.
  4. Stir in 3 cloves of finely chopped garlic and the white parts of 2 green onions for an additional 30 seconds.
  5. In a bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of sriracha, 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of honey, and chili flakes, then pour over the beef.
  6. Continue cooking for an additional 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  7. Remove from heat and serve over jasmine rice or egg noodles, garnished with the green tops of green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Ensure your skillet is hot for the best sear. Customize spiciness by adjusting sriracha. Store leftovers properly.

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