Description
A delightful dish that combines seasoned ground beef with the sweet and spicy zing of jalapenos, perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
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 this mixture over the beef and stir to combine.
- Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until flavors meld.
- Serve warm and top with cilantro if desired.
Notes
Adjust the heat by using fewer jalapenos or removing the seeds. Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: ground beef, jalapenos, quick recipe, weeknight dinner, spicy food