Go Back
Easy Home Cooking

Sweet Chili Ground Beef

This Sweet Chili Ground Beef dish features lean ground beef sautéed with garlic and coated in sticky sweet chili sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect served with rice or quinoa and doesn’t skimp on flavor or texture. Simple, delicious, and comforting in every bite.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • ⅓ cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha optional
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 pound shredded brussels sprouts
  • ½ cup sweet chili sauce
  • ½ lime juiced
  • Sesame seeds for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. Add the ground beef to a large skillet and break it up.
  2. Season with garlic powder, salt, pepper, soy sauce, sriracha, and green onions.
  3. Cook until browned, then remove from skillet.
  4. Add oil to the skillet, then add the brussels sprouts.
  5. Season with salt and pepper and sauté until soft and caramelized.
  6. Return the beef to the skillet. A
  7. dd the sweet chili sauce and lime juice. Stir to coat evenly.
  8. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/sweet-chili-ground-beef/

Notes

• Skip the broccoli if you prefer it pure beef.
• Replace honey with bottled sweet chili sauce for a tangier kick.
• Use rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar depending on availability.