Sweet Jalapeno Beef
A delightful mix of sweet and spicy flavors, Sweet Jalapeno Beef is perfect for busy weeknights and is sure to please a crowd.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1–2 jalapenos, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
- Stir in ground beef, cooking until browned.
- Drain excess fat, then add chopped jalapenos.
- In a bowl, mix brown sugar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper. Pour over the beef mixture and stir to combine.
- Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until flavors meld.
- Serve warm and top with cilantro if desired.
Notes
Use fresh jalapenos for the best flavor. Adjust the jalapeno amount based on your spice preference. For a thicker sauce, let the mixture cook longer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: beef, jalapeno, sweet, spicy, easy weeknight dinner
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