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ground beef and brussels sprouts in a bowl with white rice garnished with scallions, cotija cheese, and spicy crema
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Tangy Tex Mex Ground Beef and Brussels Sprouts

Fajita seasoned ground beef and shaved brussels sprouts with a lime vinaigrette and spicy Greek yogurt crema.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 285kcal
Author Mason Woodruff

Ingredients

  • 10 oz Shaved Brussels Sprouts*
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 pound Ground Beef 96/4
  • ½ Tablespoon Beef Fajita Seasoning or a pinch of salt, pepper, garlic and onion powder, and cayenne
  • ¼ cup Water

For the Lime Vinaigrette

  • ¼ cup Lime Juice about 2 limes
  • 2 Tablespoons Honey
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Tablespoon Pickled Peppers I used diced jalapeño
  • 1 clove Garlic crushed

For the Spicy Crema

  • ⅓ cup (80g) Fat Free Greek Yogurt
  • 2 Tablespoons (26g) Light Mayo
  • 1 Tablespoon Lime Juice
  • 1 Tablespoon Sriracha or Hot Sauce
  • ½ teaspoon Chili Powder

Instructions

  • In separate bowls, make the vinaigrette and crema.
  • Heat a large skillet with the olive oil over medium- high heat. Once hot, add the brussels sprouts and cook for 1-2 minutes to brown one side before stirring. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until evenly browned. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  • Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes to brown one side before flipping and breaking apart. Once the beef is fully cooked, add the fajita seasoning and water. Turn off the heat and use the water to deglaze the skillet.
  • Add the brussels sprouts back to the pan along with the lime vinaigrette. Toss everything together.
  • Serve over rice and garnish with the crema, chopped cilantro or sliced scallions, and cotija cheese

Notes

*To make shaved brussels sprouts, cut the sprouts in half lengthwise then turn and thinly slice each half crosswise.
Serve over a blend of 2 cups (280g) cooked jasmine rice and 3 cups (340g) cooked cauliflower rice. That's about 1 1/4 cup rice, 8 oz ground beef and brussels sprouts, and 2 tablespoons (34g) of crema per serving.
Planning to refrigerate for meal prep? Store the crema on its own so you can reheat without it and serve chilled over the reheated ground beef and brussels sprouts.

Nutrition

Serving: 8ounces | Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 12g