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Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl – Sweet, Spicy High-Protein Dinner

Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl with rice, avocado, and cilantro in a white bowl
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Quick and easy high-protein bowl with sweet and spicy ground beef. Perfect for busy weeknights with bold flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (90/10 or 93/7 recommended)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil, avocado oil, or other neutral oil
  • 1/2 cup diced sweet onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup hot honey (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari/coconut aminos)
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)
  • 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown, prepared ahead)
  • 1 avocado, sliced or cubed
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat for 30-60 seconds until it shimmers.
  2. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. If using 80/20 beef, drain excess fat. For 90/10 or leaner, draining is usually unnecessary.
  3. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the onion has softened and garlic is fragrant. Do not let garlic burn.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the hot honey, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes if using until well combined.
  5. Pour the hot honey sauce over the ground beef mixture and stir to combine. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes over medium heat until the sauce has thickened slightly, becomes glossy, and coats the beef.
  6. Divide the cooked rice among two bowls.
  7. Top with the hot honey ground beef mixture. Garnish with sliced avocado, fresh cilantro, and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

  • Use 90/10 or 93/7 ground beef for best flavor without excess grease. Ground turkey works as a leaner option – add extra oil.
  • Rice should be cooked ahead of time. This recipe assumes you have pre-cooked rice ready.
  • Perfect for meal prep. Store beef and rice separately in airtight containers for up to 4 days. Freeze beef mixture for up to 3 months.
  • Quality of hot honey matters. Mike’s Hot Honey recommended, or make your own by mixing regular honey with hot sauce or cayenne.

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