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Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl: Spicy & Sweet Dinner Recipe
A flavorful bowl combining spicy, sweet ground beef with rice and fresh vegetables for a quick, satisfying dinner.
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 servings white rice (jasmine or basmati) or other base
Vegetables
- as desired steamed broccoli, 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; pour over beef. Simmer 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Assemble bowls with rice, beef, vegetables, and garnish with scallions, sesame seeds, and cilantro.
Notes
Adjust hot honey to taste for sweetness and spice.