FIRECRACKER BEEF AND VEGGIES

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Set a large stock pot of salted water to boil to make your noodles.
  2. 2Whisk the firecracker sauce ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside.
  3. 3Heat the avocado oil in a large stainless steel skillet over medium heat.
  4. 4Add the ground beef and cook, breaking up as you go, until browned.
  5. 5Using a paper towel, remove most of the accumulated grease.
  6. 6Add onions and cook for 2-3 minutes, then add the garlic and chili flakes, cooking for another minute.
  7. 7While your beef and aromatics are cooking, make your noodles according to package instructions.
  8. 8Pour the sauce over the ground beef in the skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes until the sauce is beginning to caramelize.
  9. 9Add the veggies and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  10. 10Add the water, stirring to incorporate, and let simmer for another 2 minutes to develop all that saucy goodness!
  11. 11Add your cooked noodles to the firecracker beef and veggies, stirring for 1 minute to ensure the noodles are evenly coated in the sauce.
  12. 12Serve with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 small small onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 0.33 cup water
  • 1 small crown of broccoli
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 8 oz package rice noodles
  • 0.5 cup sriracha
  • 3 tablespoons coconut sugar
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 0.25 cup tamari
  • 0.25 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
  • green onions
  • sesame seeds

Equipment

large stock potsmall bowllarge stainless steel skillet

Tips

  • Serve over rice or with extra stir-fried veggies if not using noodles.
  • Ground meat is a quick and affordable protein source.