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A delicious Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl features seasoned ground beef drizzled with hot honey sauce, served over rice or grains.

Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl Ultimate

Elevate ground beef to a culinary masterpiece with a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze. This comforting bowl combines savory ground beef with a vibrant blend of honey, hot sauce, and aromatics, served over rice and topped with your favorite garnishes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Ground Beef 80/20 blend recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1/2 Yellow Onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 2 tablespoons Hot Sauce such as Sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • Cooked Rice, for serving
  • Sesame Seeds, for topping
  • Green Onions, for topping
  • Avocado, for topping
  • Fried Egg, for topping optional

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • small bowl
  • whisk
  • Spoon
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cups
  • Grater
  • Chef's knife
  • cutting board
  • Bowls for serving

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Add chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, red pepper flakes, and water.
  6. Pour the hot honey glaze over the ground beef mixture in the skillet.
  7. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and coats the beef evenly. Stir frequently to prevent sticking.
  8. Divide cooked rice among bowls.
  9. Top with the ground beef hot honey mixture.
  10. Add your desired toppings, such as sesame seeds, green onions, avocado, or a fried egg.
  11. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the spice level. For a richer flavor, use a higher fat content ground beef. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave. A squeeze of lime juice adds brightness to the finished dish.