Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl: Spicy & Sweet Dinner Recipe

A flavorful and easy-to-make bowl combining savory ground beef with sweet and spicy hot honey sauce, served over rice with fresh vegetables and garnishes.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Course dinner

Servings 4 servings

Calories 650 kcal

Ingredients

Meat

1.5 pounds lean ground beef (85/15 or 90/10)
to taste hot honey
1 medium yellow or white onion, minced
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari)
1 tablespoon non-alcoholic rice cooking beverage (or substitute)

Base

4 cups cooked white rice (jasmine or basmati)

Vegetables

as desired steamed broccoli florets, sautéed bell peppers, or roasted asparagus

Garnishes

to taste sliced scallions, toasted sesame seeds, fresh cilantro

Instructions

Cook rice according to package instructions.
Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, then drain excess fat.
Add minced onion; cook 3-5 minutes. Stir in garlic and ginger; cook 1 minute.
Mix hot honey, soy sauce, and rice beverage in a small bowl. Pour over beef and simmer 2-3 minutes.
Assemble bowls with rice, beef, vegetables, and garnishes. Serve immediately.

Notes

Feel free to customize vegetables and garnishes for variety.

Keyword ground beef, hot honey, spicy, sweet