Hot Honey Bowl with Ground Beef
A sticky-sweet glaze pairs with savory ground beef over rice or quinoa, topped with steamed vegetables and fresh cilantro for a comforting meal that’s quick and easy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Flexible
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 or 90/10)
- 1/4 cup hot honey or spicy honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- About 3 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- Steamed vegetables (broccoli, sliced bell peppers, carrots)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and break it up with a spatula.
- Cook until no pink remains and the beef is nicely browned, about 6–8 minutes.
- Drain excess fat if the beef is very greasy; leave a little for flavor if using lean meat.
- Sprinkle in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and cook 1 minute to bloom the spices.
- Lower the heat and drizzle the hot honey over the beef. Stir continuously so each piece gets coated and the honey warms slightly—this creates a glossy glaze.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. If it’s too sweet, add a squeeze of lime or a pinch of crushed red pepper.
- Serve the glazed beef over cooked rice or quinoa. Top with steamed vegetables and finish with chopped cilantro.
Notes
For meal prep, store components separately; reheat and assemble as needed. Can use ground turkey or chicken but watch for quicker cooking times.
Find it online: https://www.mealbreeze.com/hot-honey-bowl-with-ground-beef/