Spicy Hot Honey Beef Bowl
This Spicy Hot Honey Beef Bowl recipe combines savory ground beef with a fiery chili kick and a sweet, sticky hot honey drizzle. It's a quick and easy weeknight meal that's customizable and satisfying.
Equipment
- Large skillet or Dutch oven
- Small saucepan
- Mixing spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Bowls for serving
- Can opener
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef 80/20
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper or more, to taste!
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup honey
- 1-2 tablespoons hot sauce Sriracha or Louisiana-style
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- Cooked rice white, brown, or quinoa
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Chopped green onions
- Diced avocado
- Crushed tortilla chips
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes (undrained), black beans, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld.
- While the beef is simmering, prepare the hot honey. In a small saucepan, combine the honey, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until the honey is warm and the ingredients are well combined, about 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to boil the honey!
- Remove from heat and set aside. The longer it sits, the more the flavors will meld. You can even make this ahead of time.
- Place a generous serving of cooked rice in a bowl.
- Top with the spicy ground beef mixture.
- Drizzle generously with the hot honey.
- Add your favorite toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, diced avocado, and crushed tortilla chips.
- Squeeze a lime wedge over the top.
Notes
Store leftover ground beef and cooked rice separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The hot honey can be stored at room temperature for up to a week. Reheat the ground beef and rice separately before assembling the bowls. For a spicier bowl, use a hotter hot sauce or add more cayenne pepper to the ground beef mixture. To reduce the heat, use a milder hot sauce or add a dollop of sour cream to the bowl.