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Description
This Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl is a delightful fusion of sweet and spicy flavors, making it the perfect comfort meal for any day of the week. Juicy, seasoned ground beef paired with hot honey brings a unique twist to a classic bowl, all served over hearty rice or quinoa and vibrant vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa (for serving)
- 1 cup steamed or roasted vegetables (like broccoli, carrots, or bell peppers)
- 2 tablespoons hot honey (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari (optional)
- Fresh herbs or green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Stir in smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add soy sauce or tamari if using. Mix well.
- Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for a couple of minutes to blend the flavors.
- In serving bowls, place a base of cooked rice or quinoa.
- Top with steamed or roasted vegetables.
- Spoon the spicy ground beef over the veggies.
- Drizzle hot honey generously over the top.
- Sprinkle some fresh herbs or green onions.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side for a citrusy kick.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: ground beef, hot honey, comfort food, spicy bowl