Spicy Brussels Sprouts with Garlic and Bacon

Name: Spicy Brussels Sprouts with Garlic and Bacon
Total time: 720 s
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 bunch Fresh Brussel Sprouts; 5 slice Bacon; 3 clove Fresh diced garlic; 2 tbsp balsalmic vinegar; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 large green chili pepper, diced; 1 tbsp kosher salt; 1 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/3 cup water or chicken stock

toastieq @cook_3919609

You may adjust the spice by adding more chili peppers ..one large pepper is perfect for my family's taste :)

toastieq @cook_3919609

You may adjust the spice by adding more chili peppers ..one large pepper is perfect for my family's taste :)

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Ingredients

12 mins

4 servings

1 bunchFresh Brussel Sprouts
5 sliceBacon
3 cloveFresh diced garlic
2 tbspbalsalmic vinegar
1 tbspolive oil
1large green chili pepper, diced
1 tbspkosher salt
1 1/2 tspblack pepper
1 1/2 tspred pepper flakes
1/3 cupwater or chicken stock

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Steps

12 mins

1

Wash sprouts, remove stems and cut in half.
2

Add water or chicken stock to sprouts, cover and microwave-steam for 3 minutes. Set aside
3

Cut bacon into small bite sized pieces. Add to a large skillet and cook on med-high for 2-3mins.
4

Add garlic, diced chili pepper, and olive oil to bacon. Cook for another minute. Be careful to not burn garlic.
5

Drain steamed sprouts and add to skillet. Coat sprouts with oil thoroughly. Add balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
6

Sautee sprouts for 6-8 minutes, allowing them to slightly char/brown and caramelize.
7

Serve immediately.