Firecracker Beef and Brussels Sprouts
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A sweet, spicy, and savory ground beef meal prep recipe paired with crispy air-fried Brussels sprouts and rice. It features a fiery glaze made from honey, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, and cornstarch, making it a delicious and macro-friendly option for the week.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Cook the rice in a rice cooker and air-fry the halved, seasoned Brussels sprouts at 400°F (204°C) for 5-8 minutes. → Sauté sweet onion, poblano peppers, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a skillet, then brown the ground beef in the center. → Whisk together honey, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, and cornstarch to make the firecracker sauce. → Pour the sauce and air-fried Brussels sprouts into the skillet with the beef and stir until the glaze is thick and glossy. → Divide the cooked rice and firecracker beef evenly among 5 meal prep containers, and garnish with green onions and lime.
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Cook the rice in a rice cooker and air-fry the halved, seasoned Brussels sprouts at 400°F (204°C) for 5-8 minutes. → Sauté sweet onion, poblano peppers, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a skillet, then brown the ground beef in the center. → Whisk together honey, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, and cornstarch to make the firecracker sauce. → Pour the sauce and air-fried Brussels sprouts into the skillet with the beef and stir until the glaze is thick and glossy. → Divide the cooked rice and firecracker beef evenly among 5 meal prep containers, and garnish with green onions and lime.
Introduction
A sweet, spicy, and savory ground beef meal prep recipe paired with crispy air-fried Brussels sprouts and rice. It features a fiery glaze made from honey, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, and cornstarch, making it a delicious and macro-friendly option for the week.
Step 1
Prepare 3 3/4 cups (563g) of cooked rice. Wash the rice thoroughly until the water runs clear, and then cook it in a rice cooker.
Step 2
Trim the stems off 1 lb of Brussels sprouts, peel away any damaged outer leaves, and cut them in half.
Step 3
Toss the halved Brussels sprouts in a large bowl with 1/2 tbsp (8g) of oil, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 4
Place the seasoned Brussels sprouts in a single layer in an air fryer basket. Air fry at 400°F (204°C) for 5 to 8 minutes until tender and crispy.
Step 5
Finely slice 4 stalks of green onions for garnish. Dice 1 small sweet onion and 2 medium poblano peppers. Cut 1 lime into wedges for final serving.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
Calrose rice is highly recommended for meal prep because its short-to-medium grains do not dry out easily in the refrigerator over the week.
Using 90/10 lean ground beef strikes a perfect balance of flavor and macro-friendliness without making the meal prep overly greasy.
If the firecracker glaze gets too thick after browning, simply stir in a splash of water to thin it out to your preferred consistency.
Let the assembled meals cool down completely to room temperature before securing the lids and storing them in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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