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Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl

Sweet & Spicy Delight: Hot Honey Ground Beef Bowl for High-Protein Easy Dinners

  • Author: Lyndy
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl is a perfect blend of sweet heat and high-protein goodness. Lean ground beef is glazed in a homemade hot honey sauce and served over fluffy rice with fresh veggies — making it an ideal quick, nutritious dinner or meal prep option. Every bite is balanced, bold, and irresistibly satisfying!

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound (450g) lean ground beef (90% lean)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (low sodium)
  • 2 tablespoons hot honey (or make your own with honey and chili flakes)
  • 1 teaspoon chili paste or sriracha (optional, for extra heat)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine or brown rice
  • 1 cup steamed broccoli florets
  • 1 small carrot, shredded
  • 1/2 avocado, sliced (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish
  • Green onions or cilantro, for topping

Instructions

  1. Cook the Rice: Prepare rice according to package directions. Set aside.
  2. Brown the Beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart. Drain excess fat if needed.
  3. Add Garlic and Tomato Paste: Stir in minced garlic and tomato paste. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Make the Hot Honey Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hot honey, vinegar, and chili paste. Pour over the beef and stir to coat.
  5. Simmer: Let simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the beef.
  6. Assemble the Bowl: Add rice to a serving bowl. Top with hot honey beef, steamed broccoli, shredded carrots, and avocado slices. Garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, or cilantro.
  7. Serve: Enjoy warm as a quick, high-protein meal or pack for meal prep.

Notes

  • Use rice vinegar for a balanced tangy-sweet flavor in the hot honey sauce.
  • Add a fried or poached egg on top for an extra protein boost.
  • For meal prep, divide the cooked beef and rice into containers for easy grab-and-go meals.
  • Substitute tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian version.
  • To make homemade hot honey: mix 1/2 cup honey with 1 teaspoon chili flakes and warm gently.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner, High-Protein Meals
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Fusion, American Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 690mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl, High Protein Dinner, Sweet and Spicy Bowl, Hot Honey Beef, Protein Meal Prep, Easy Beef Bowl, Spicy Beef Rice Bowl, Quick Healthy Dinner, Ground Beef Recipes, Sweet Heat Dinner

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