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Spicy Peanut Butter Ground Beef Skillet: A Flavor Explosion for Dinner!

Discover a unique and incredibly flavorful ground beef recipe for dinner! This spicy peanut butter skillet is quick, easy, and packed with Asian-inspired tastes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner Recipes
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20 or 85/15 recommended
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch fresh ginger grated
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1-2 teaspoons sriracha or chili garlic sauce adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup water or beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch optional, for thickening
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Cooked rice or noodles for serving
  • Chopped peanuts cilantro, and sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)

Method
 

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the skillet with the beef. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Toss in the sliced red bell pepper and broccoli florets. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp. You want them to still have a slight bite.
  4. While the vegetables are cooking, prepare the peanut sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), sriracha, and water (or beef broth) until smooth. If using cornstarch, whisk it in now.
  5. Pour the peanut sauce over the ground beef and vegetable mixture in the skillet. Stir well to coat everything evenly. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Be mindful of the salt from the soy sauce.
  7. Serve the spicy peanut butter ground beef mixture immediately over hot cooked rice or noodles. Garnish with chopped peanuts, fresh cilantro, and sesame seeds, if desired.