Description
Firecracker Beef is a sizzling, spicy dish that delivers big flavor in no time! This quick and easy recipe features ground beef seared to perfection and tossed in a vibrant firecracker sauce that balances sweetness and heat. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, Firecracker Beef satisfies your cravings for Asian-inspired comfort food. Serve it over rice, noodles, or in lettuce wraps for an exciting twist. With just a handful of ingredients, this budget-friendly meal will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ tbsp oil (vegetable, canola, or peanut)
- 500g ground beef
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 3 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 4 tbsp sriracha sauce
- 4 tbsp brown sugar
- Rice or noodles for serving
- Green onion and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha, brown sugar, garlic, and chili flakes to create the firecracker sauce.
- Heat oil in a large frypan over high heat. Add ground beef; cook until browned while breaking it apart (about 2½ minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and chili flakes; cook for another minute.
- Pour the firecracker sauce over the beef; stir to coat evenly and cook for 5-7 minutes until caramelized.
- Add water; mix well and cook for another minute to achieve desired sauciness.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles and garnish with green onion and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg