Description
Looking for a bold, satisfying meal that’s quick to whip up and absolutely packed with flavor? This Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl is the answer. Combining savory ground beef glazed in a sweet and spicy sauce with fluffy rice and a drizzle of hot honey, this dish delivers the ultimate comfort in a bowl. It’s an ideal choice for easy dinners, quick lunch ideas, or high-protein food ideas to keep you energized. Whether you’re into low-carb swaps like cauliflower rice or classic jasmine, this recipe adapts to your cravings — making it a go-to for busy weeknights or meal prep lovers.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
1 tablespoon neutral oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup hot honey
2 cups cooked white rice or cauliflower rice
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
3 stalks green onions, sliced
Optional: red pepper flakes or Sriracha
Instructions
1. Cook the rice or cauliflower rice according to package directions and set aside.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger.
3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, add ground beef, and cook until browned.
4. Drain excess fat and stir in the sauce mixture. Let simmer for 3–5 minutes until thickened.
5. Assemble your bowl by adding rice, then topping with the beef mixture.
6. Drizzle hot honey generously over the beef.
7. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and optional chili flakes or Sriracha.
8. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
To keep this dish low-carb, substitute rice with sautéed or steamed cauliflower rice.
You can use ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles instead of ground beef.
Drizzle the hot honey just before serving for maximum flavor impact.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: easy dinner, beef bowl, spicy-sweet recipe, quick meal, hot honey, rice bowl