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Firecracker Beef and Veggie Bowl - Olivia Adriance
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FIRECRACKER BEEF AND VEGGIE NOODLE BOWLS

This sweet and spicy beef noodle dish with a 5-ingredient firecracker sauce is a recipe worth craving!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Olivia Adriance

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ⅓ cup water
  • 1 small crown of broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 8 ounce package of rice noodles or substitute rice

Firecracker Sauce:

  • ½ cup sriracha
  • 3 tablespoons coconut sugar
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • ¼ cup tamari
  • ¼ cup unseasoned rice vinegar

For Serving:

  • Sliced green onions
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Set a large stock pot of salted water to boil. This will be for the noodles.
  • Whisk the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Heat the avocado oil in a large stainless steel skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the ground beef and cook, breaking up as you go, until browned.
  • Using a paper towel, remove most of the accumulated grease from the pan.
  • Add onions and cook for 2-3 minutes then add the garlic and chili flakes, cooking for another minute.
  • While the aromatics and beef are cooking, add the noodles to the boiling pot of water. Cook according to the package directions.
  • Pour the sauce over the ground beef and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until the sauce begins to caramelize.
  • Add the veggies and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the water, stirring to incorporate, and let simmer for another 2 minutes to develop all that saucy goodness!
  • Add your cooked noodles to the firecracker beef and veggies, stirring for 1 minute to ensure the noodles are evenly coated in the sauce.
  • Top and serve with green onions and sesame seeds.
  • ENJOY!

Nutrition

Calories: 724kcal | Carbohydrates: 85g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 2150mg | Potassium: 1003mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 2002IU | Vitamin C: 199mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 5mg