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Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl

Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl: Sweet and Spicy One-Bowl Wonder

A delightful one-bowl meal combining savory ground beef, fluffy rice, and a sweet kick from hot honey. Perfect for busy nights!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Mixture
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Substitute with vegetable or canola oil if desired.
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Lean ground beef recommended.
  • 1 medium Onion Diced; shallots or green onions can be substitutes.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced; fresh is best.
For the Rice Base
  • 3 cups Cooked Rice White, brown, or cauliflower rice can be used.
For the Flavor Profile
  • 1/4 cup Hot Honey Mix regular honey with red pepper flakes if hot honey is unavailable.
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Low-sodium options or tamari for gluten-free.
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar Can use apple cider vinegar as a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika can substitute if desired.
  • Ground Black Pepper To taste.
  • Salt To taste.
For Garnishing
  • 2 stalks Green Onions Sliced.
  • Sesame Seeds Optional, for extra crunch.

Equipment

  • skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Once heated, add diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 3–4 minutes until onions are translucent.
  2. Add ground beef to the skillet. Break the meat apart as it cooks for 6–8 minutes until browned. Drain any excess fat.
  3. Stir in hot honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Add smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to taste. Simmer for 2–3 minutes to meld flavors.
  4. Add cooked rice to the skillet. Stir continuously for about 2 minutes, ensuring the rice is evenly coated with the beef mixture.
  5. Remove from heat and serve in bowls, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For a healthier option, choose lean ground beef. Adjust the spice level by modifying the amount of hot honey used.

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