Ground Beef Brussels Sprouts Skillet (Printable)

Hearty beef and Brussels sprouts skillet ready in 30 minutes. Low carb, gluten-free, packed with flavor.

# 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 (or tamari for gluten-free)
07 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
08 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
09 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 tsp salt (optional, to taste)

→ Optional Garnish

11 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
12 - Grated Parmesan cheese (to taste)

# How-To 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.
07 - Garnish with chopped parsley and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The beef renders just enough fat to cook the sprouts to perfection without needing extra oil
  • Everything happens in one pan, meaning minimal cleanup and maximum flavor concentration
02 -
  • Dont skip the step of draining excess fat after browning the beef or the final dish will feel heavy and greasy
  • Letting the sprouts sear before covering them creates those restaurant style caramelized edges that make this dish special
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one, it holds heat better and creates superior caramelization
  • Let the dish rest for 2 minutes off the heat before serving to let the flavors meld together

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