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Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl Recipe

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A flavorful Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl combining savory browned beef with sweet and spicy honey glaze, served over rice and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds. This quick and easy skillet meal offers a perfect balance of sweet, smoky, and umami flavors for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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Beef Mixture

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup hot honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Salt to taste

Rice

  • 1 cup cooked rice

Garnish

  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Cook the beef: Add ground beef to the skillet, using a spatula to break it up. Cook until the beef is completely browned and no longer pink, approximately 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat from the skillet if needed.
  3. Add seasoning and sauce: Stir in hot honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, smoked paprika, ground black pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly and allow the mixture to simmer for 2-3 minutes so the flavors meld.
  4. Incorporate rice: Add the cooked rice to the skillet and stir gently until all the rice grains are coated with the savory beef mixture. Cook an additional 2 minutes to warmly combine the ingredients.
  5. Serve and garnish: Remove the skillet from heat. Portion the hot beef and rice mixture into bowls and sprinkle with chopped green onions and a scattering of sesame seeds for a vibrant and flavorful finish.

Notes

  • For best flavor, use freshly cooked rice rather than leftover or cold rice.
  • Adjust hot honey quantity to your preferred spice level; more honey will increase sweetness and heat.
  • Ground turkey or chicken can be substituted for beef for a lighter version.
  • If gluten-free soy sauce is used, this recipe becomes gluten free friendly.
  • Serve with a side of steamed vegetables for a more balanced meal.

Keywords: ground beef bowl, hot honey beef, sweet and spicy beef, easy beef skillet, quick dinner, one-pan meal

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