Ground Beef Hot Honey Ultimate Bowl
This Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl recipe offers a delightful combination of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors. Featuring protein-packed ground beef coated in a delicious hot honey sauce, served over rice with fresh toppings, it's a quick and easy meal perfect for weeknights.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Small saucepan
- Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Bowls
- Knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef 80/20 blend
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ cup honey
- 1-2 tablespoons hot sauce sriracha or your favorite brand
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 2 cups cooked rice white, brown, or quinoa
- 1 avocado, sliced or diced
- ½ cup chopped green onions
- ¼ cup sesame seeds
- Optional: chopped cilantro
- Optional: lime juice
- Optional: sesame oil
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package directions.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef and break it up with a spatula.
- Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Cook until ground beef is browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes. Drain off any excess grease.
- In a small saucepan, combine honey, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to burn the honey!
- Pour the hot honey sauce over the cooked ground beef in the skillet.
- Stir to coat the beef evenly.
- Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 5-10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Divide the cooked rice among bowls.
- Top with the hot honey ground beef.
- Garnish with sliced avocado, chopped green onions, and sesame seeds.
- Add any optional toppings you like, such as chopped cilantro, a squeeze of lime juice, or a drizzle of sesame oil.
Notes
For a leaner option, use 90/10 ground beef, adding extra olive oil. Adjust hot sauce to your spice preference. Get creative with toppings like pickled onions or crumbled cheese. For a spicy peanut variation, add peanut butter and soy sauce to the sauce. The cooked ground beef and sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.