Description
Firecracker Beef Bowls are a vibrant, protein-packed meal featuring savory ground beef or bison, lightning-bright vegetables, and a spicy-sweet firecracker sauce. Served over brown rice or quinoa with a side of steamed broccoli and finished with green onions, this dish is quick, bold, and perfect for meal prep or a wholesome, flavorful dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef or bison
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 fresh garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 12 oz sweet mini peppers, thinly sliced
- 4 medium carrots, thinly sliced
Firecracker Sauce
- 1/2 cup hot sauce of your choice
- 1/3 cup raw honey
- 1/4 cup coconut aminos, tamari, Braggs liquid aminos, or low sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
To Assemble The Bowls
- 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
- 4 cups steamed broccoli
- sliced green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the Meat: Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef or bison and use a wooden spoon to mince and break it apart as it cooks, until it is no longer pink.
- Drain & Season: Drain any excess grease from the skillet. Stir in the sea salt, diced onion, minced garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes. Continue to cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes. If the mixture browns too quickly, add a splash of water to prevent burning.
- Add Sauce and Vegetables: Pour the firecracker sauce over the cooked meat. Add the sliced sweet mini peppers and carrots. Mix well until everything is coated with the sauce.
- Simmer: Continue cooking the beef and vegetables, stirring occasionally, for about 8 minutes or until the vegetables are just tender and the sauce is slightly thickened.
- Assemble the Bowls: Place 1/2 cup of cooked brown rice or quinoa into each serving bowl. Top with an equal portion of the firecracker beef mixture, then add steamed broccoli to the side.
- Garnish & Serve: Finish each bowl with a sprinkle of sliced green onions. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra heat, use a hotter hot sauce or add more crushed red pepper flakes.
- Swap beef or bison for ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Substitute cauliflower rice for brown rice or quinoa to make it low-carb.
- Firecracker sauce can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for up to a week.
- Great for meal prep—store cooked beef and veggies separately from rice and broccoli for fresher leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 92mg
