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Firecracker Beef

Firecracker Beef: Quick, Spicy Delight for Busy Nights

Experience a quick and flavorful Spicy Firecracker Beef, perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Oil (vegetable, canola, or peanut)
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce (Light or All-Purpose)
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha Sauce adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
For the Beef
  • 500 grams Beef Mince (Ground Beef)
  • 3 Garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Flakes (Red Pepper Flakes) adjust based on spice tolerance
For Serving
  • 4 cups Rice or Noodles
  • 1/4 cup Green Onion (sliced)
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds
  • 1 cup Fresh Vegetables (Cucumber, Carrot, Radish)
  • 1/4 cup Water just a splash at the end

Equipment

  • large non-stick pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Spicy Firecracker Beef
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha sauce, and brown sugar. Whisk until the sugar dissolves and set aside.
  2. Heat oil in a large non-stick pan over high heat. Add beef mince, sear for 2.5 minutes without stirring, then break apart until cooked through.
  3. Add minced garlic and chili flakes to the pan, stir and cook for 1 minute until garlic is golden brown.
  4. Pour the Firecracker sauce into the pan and stir to coat. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the sauce reduces and thickens.
  5. Add water to the pan, stir and let simmer for an additional minute until desired consistency is achieved.
  6. Serve over rice or noodles, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Adjust spiciness and add fresh ingredients for best flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

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