Kung Pao Ground Beef and Brussels Sprouts
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 260kcal
This Kung Pao Ground Beef and Brussels Sprouts recipe is extremely flavorful and has all the things you love about take-out without all the extra calories (plus, it’s packed with fiber!) Meal prep friendly and a great option for lunch or dinner! Easy to keep low carb or add your favorite rice a complete and balanced meal!
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Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil (15g)
- 1 lb. brussels sprouts halved
- 1 lb. lean ground beef I used 96/4
- 1 small bunch green onions (75g) chopped
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce (60g) or more coconut aminos
- 1/4 cup coconut aminos (60g) or more soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar (60g)
- 1/3 cup sf pancake syrup (80g) or pure maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar (24g) I used Truvia
- 1.5 Tbsp ginger paste (15g) or freshly minced ginger
- 1.5 Tbsp garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes more to taste
- Peanuts optional for serving
- Cooked rice optional for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the halved brussels sprouts on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Toss with your hands to evenly coat and spread the brussels into a single layer. Roast for 20-25 minutes, tossing halfway through, or until tender and roasted to liking.
- In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, coconut aminos, vinegar, syrup, brown sugar, ginger paste, garlic powder, cornstarch and red pepper flakes. Transfer the sauce to a medium-sized skillet and bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently for 1-2 minutes to thicken. Then remove from heat and transfer back to the bowl.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet (no need to clean from the sauce). Cook over medium heat, breaking into small pieces as you go until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Then remove from heat and stir in half of the sauce and the green onions (save some for topping).
- Toss the roasted brussels sprouts with the remaining sauce until evenly coated. Divide the beef and brussels into 4 servings (for exact macros, aim for 126g beef mixture, 138g brussels). Sprinkle with a few peanuts if desired. Serve as is for a low carb meal or enjoy with rice for a well-rounded meal.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 of beef (126g) & 1/4 of brussels (138g) | Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2.5g | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g