Roasted Brussels Sprouts Beef (Print View)

Golden Brussels sprouts roasted with savory beef bacon and seasoned for rich flavor.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved

→ Meats

02 - 4 oz beef bacon, diced

→ Oils & Seasonings

03 - 2 tbsp olive oil
04 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt
05 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
06 - 1/4 tsp garlic powder (optional)

→ Garnish (Optional)

07 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
08 - 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (omit for dairy-free)

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder (if using) until well coated.
03 - Spread the Brussels sprouts on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Scatter diced beef bacon over the top.
04 - Roast for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until Brussels sprouts are golden and beef bacon is crisp.
05 - Remove from oven. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with parsley and Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve hot.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The beef bacon renders its fat right onto the sprouts, creating pockets of savory flavor you cannot achieve any other way
  • Everything roasts on one sheet pan, leaving you with almost zero cleanup while looking impressive
02 -
  • Crowding the pan will steam the sprouts instead of roasting them, so use two pans if necessary
  • The bacon fat will continue to sizzle after you pull the pan from the oven, so let them rest for about two minutes before serving
03 -
  • Cut your sprouts to uniform size so they all finish roasting at the same time
  • Let the baking sheet heat up in the oven before adding the sprouts for an extra crispy bottom layer