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Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl

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Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl is a quick and flavor-packed weeknight meal featuring savory beef glazed in a spicy-sweet hot honey sauce. Served over rice with fresh toppings, it’s perfect for satisfying sweet-spicy cravings or meal prep.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2–3 tbsp honey (adjust to taste)
  • 1–2 tbsp hot sauce (like sriracha or chili garlic sauce, adjust to taste)
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or neutral cooking oil
  • 3–4 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, thinly sliced or diced
  • 1/2 cup carrots, shredded
  • 2–3 green onions, sliced
  • Sesame seeds (optional)
  • Fresh cilantro or mint (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
  2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, hot sauce, and rice vinegar or lime juice.
  4. Pour the sauce over the cooked beef and stir to coat. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Taste and adjust heat or sweetness as desired.
  6. To serve, scoop hot honey beef over warm rice. Top with cucumber, shredded carrots, green onions, sesame seeds, and herbs if using.

Notes

  • Adjust heat with more or less hot sauce.
  • Use jasmine rice, quinoa, or even lettuce wraps for variation.
  • Add a fried egg, avocado, or chopped peanuts for richness and crunch.
  • To meal prep, store components separately and reheat beef with a splash of water.
  • Ground turkey or chicken can be substituted for a lighter option.

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