Firecracker Ground Beef Recipe

Overhead view of a bowl of rice with firecracker beef, edamame, and carrots.

Ready in under 30 minutes, this firecracker beef is a flavorful recipe that is perfect for a busy weeknight or as a meal prep! It’s sweet, spicy, and made with only a handful of pantry staples! Serve over rice or noodles for an easy meal.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Asian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 258kcal

Author Carmy

Ingredients

For the Sauce

5 tablespoons sriracha
5 tablespoons brown sugar
1½ tablespoons soy sauce low sodium
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablesooon water

For the Beef

1 tablespoon oil
½ yellow onion finely diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon salt
1 pound ground beef lean

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the sriracha, brown sugar, soy sauce, red chili flakes, salt, and a tablespoon of water. Mix until well combined and set aside.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the diced onions. Saute for 2 minutes. Add the minced garlic and salt and saute for another minute.
Push the onions and garlic to the edge of the skillet and add the ground beef. Cook for 3 minutes, making sure to break up the pieces, until almost fully cooked through.
Add the sauce to the ground beef and mix until well combined and the sauce has cooked down to your liking. Add additional brown sugar or sriracha as desired.

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