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Firecracker Beef and Brussels Sprouts Meal Prep

Recipe by Josh Cortis

A spicy, sweet‑and‑tangy ground beef bowl with air‑fried Brussels sprouts, peppers, onions and rice. Perfect for high‑protein meal‑prep that stays moist in the fridge for up to five days.

MediumAmericanServes 5

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Source Video
45m
Prep
35m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 30m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$19.01
Total cost
$3.80
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Air‑fry Brussels sprouts until crisp
  • Brown ground beef without overcrowding
  • Mix cornstarch with water before adding to sauce
  • Combine sauce with meat and Brussels sprouts while hot

Safety Warnings

  • Use oven mitts when handling the hot air‑fryer basket
  • Ensure ground beef reaches an internal temperature of 160 °F (71 °C)
  • Be careful when adding hot sauce to the skillet – steam can rise

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