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Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl: Spicy & Sweet Weeknight Meal

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The Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl is a quick and flavorful weeknight meal that combines sweet, spicy, and savory elements. Enjoy tender ground beef coated in a luscious hot honey glaze, served over fluffy grains and topped with fresh veggies.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb lean ground beef (85-90% lean)
  • 2–3 tablespoons hot honey
  • 1 cup jasmine rice or brown rice (or any grain of choice)
  • ½ red onion (for quick-pickling, optional)
  • ½ cup water (for quick-pickling)
  • ¼ cup white vinegar (for quick-pickling)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar (for quick-pickling)
  • ½ teaspoon salt (for quick-pickling)
  • Salt to taste (for seasoning beef)
  • Black pepper to taste (for seasoning beef)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (for seasoning beef)
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder (for seasoning beef)
  • Cucumber slices (for topping)
  • Avocado slices (for topping)
  • Fresh cilantro (for topping)
  • Quick-pickled red onions (for topping, optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Grains: First things first, get your grain cooking. Whether it’s rice, quinoa, or something else, follow the package instructions.
  2. Quick-Pickled Red Onions (Optional but Recommended): While the grain cooks, slice half a red onion very thinly. Place the slices in a small heatproof bowl. In a separate small saucepan, bring ½ cup water, ¼ cup white vinegar, 1 tablespoon sugar, and ½ teaspoon salt to a gentle simmer, stirring until sugar and salt dissolve. Pour the hot liquid over the onions. Let them sit for at least 15-20 minutes.
  3. Cook the Ground Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add your ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until it’s beautifully browned all over, about 7-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
  4. Season the Beef: Return the drained beef to the skillet. Season generously with salt, black pepper, a teaspoon of garlic powder, and a half teaspoon of onion powder. Stir well to coat the beef evenly. Cook for another minute.
  5. Introduce the Hot Honey: Reduce the heat to medium-low. Pour 2-3 tablespoons of hot honey over the ground beef. Stir continuously for 1-2 minutes until the beef is fully coated and the hot honey has created a beautiful glaze.
  6. Chop Your Fresh Toppings: While the beef is glazing, quickly chop your fresh vegetables. Dice your cucumber, slice your avocado, and roughly chop your fresh cilantro.
  7. Assemble Your Bowls: Divide your cooked grain among your serving bowls. Spoon a generous amount of the hot honey ground beef over the grain. Arrange your fresh toppings around the beef.
  8. Serve Immediately: Drizzle a little extra hot honey over the top just before serving. Enjoy your delicious Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl right away!

Nutrition

Keywords: Don't skimp on browning the beef for added flavor. Adjust the spice level to your liking by adding more red pepper flakes or hot sauce. Fresh toppings like cucumber and avocado are essential for balancing the dish.

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