Craving a dish that's both explosively flavorful and surprisingly simple to make? Get ready to ignite your taste buds with Spicy Firecracker Beef, a recipe guaranteed to be a weeknight winner.
This step-by-step guide provides everything you need to succeed, from ingredient lists to pro tips, ensuring a delicious dish every time.
Ingredients
For the spicy firecracker beef, I've gathered a bunch of awesome ingredients that'll make our taste buds dance! Initially, grab around 10 oz of spicy Italian sausages – the chunky kind, not the imposters!
Next, you'll need a tablespoon of butter, a small diced onion – any color works, really, just not invisible! Also, three sliced bird's eye chilies, but add more if you're feeling brave. Don't forget two cloves of garlic and six eggs!
Then, splash in a tablespoon of milk, plus ¾ teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Sprinkle in ¾ cup of your favorite grated cheese, because cheese makes everything better! Adding some Asian chili flavor is always a welcomed kick.
Finally, a ¼ cup of fresh, thinly sliced basil. And eight small tortillas, corn or flour – whatever floats your boat! Oh, and some olive oil for brushing.
Instructions
Now with ingredients prepped and ready, I'll walk you through how to cook these spicy firecracker beef rolls! First, preheat your oven to 350°F—we want it nice and toasty. Then, grab a baking tray, give it a spritz of oil, or use baking paper, you know, to keep things from sticking. This recipe isn't quite as quick as making firecracker beef, but it is just as delicious.
Next steps are easy-peasy:
- Brown your spicy Italian sausage—break it up in the pan with a spoon!
- Sauté onion, chillis and garlic until soft. Then stir in eggs, milk, salt, and pepper, don't overcook—we want them just set!
- Mix in the sausage, cheese, and basil.
- Divide the filling among your tortillas, and then roll 'em up!
Place the rolls seam-down on that baking tray. Brush with oil, if you're feeling fancy, and bake for 15–20 minutes. Serve them warm! These are so good!
Recipe Notes
Because the sausages are the flavor base, I've got to stress, the tastiness of these rolls really hinges on the sausages you pick! I'm talking real Italian sausages–chunky ones with bits of fat that give you crazy flavor.
If you're stuck with the cheap stuff, I get it–budget's a thing- but you gotta boost those flavors! Think extra chili, smoked paprika, and a dash of Italian seasoning.
Now, about the chili–it's a sneaky devil! Freezing tones down the spice, so if you like it hot, go wild with extra chilies! Don't be shy! Just eyeball it because those little things pack a punch. A single additional sliced birds eye chilli will do the trick!
Nutrition Information
Alright, let's investigate into what's inside one of these firecrackers! I'm talking nutrition, of course—not actual explosives! Each roll-up packs a punch, so here's the lowdown.
One serving clocks in around 120g, bringing about 298 calories. Not too shabby, right?
Now, check out the breakdown:
- Carbs: 12.5g
- Protein: 13.7g. Hello, muscle fuel!
- Fat: 21.6g.
- Sugar: 1g.
Think of the fats. About 8.7g are saturated. Sodium? It's at 626mg. That's a bit high — easy on the salt next time!
I know, numbers flying everywhere! Don't fret! Key vitamins are also involved: Vitamin A hits 6%, Vitamin C 3%, Calcium is around 13%, and Iron lands at 8%. Not bad for such a tasty treat, huh?
Short Recipe Version
Spicy Firecracker Beef
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Servings: Variable based on roll-up size
Ingredients:
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1/2 cup Italian Sausage
- 1 package Roll Dough
- 3 Bird's Eye Chilies, chopped
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 1/4 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Brown ground beef and sausage in a skillet; drain excess fat.
- Stir in chilies and set aside.
- Unroll dough and sprinkle 1/2 mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese.
- Spread the meat mixture evenly over the dough.
- Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese
- Roll up tightly and slice into 1-inch rolls.
- Place rolls on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Nutrition Information (Per Serving, Estimated):
- Calories: 250
- Protein: 18g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 10g