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Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl Ultimate

This Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl is a quick and easy meal packed with flavor. It features perfectly seasoned ground beef glazed with a sweet and spicy hot honey sauce, served over rice with various toppings, creating a comforting and exciting dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef 80/20 recommended
  • 1/2 cup hot honey store-bought or homemade
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes or more to taste
  • 2-3 scallions, thinly sliced
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish
  • Cooked rice, for serving
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Spoon
  • small bowl
  • whisk
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • Fine-mesh sieve (for homemade hot honey)
  • Small saucepan (for homemade hot honey)
  • Airtight containers (for storage)

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the ground beef and break it up with a spoon.
  3. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned and cooked through. Drain off any excess grease.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the hot honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, minced ginger, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using).
  5. Pour the hot honey sauce over the browned ground beef. Stir well to combine, ensuring that the beef is evenly coated in the sauce.
  6. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
  7. Divide the cooked rice among bowls.
  8. Top with the ground beef hot honey mixture.
  9. Garnish with sliced scallions and sesame seeds.
  10. Add optional toppings like avocado, fried egg, kimchi, or pickled vegetables.

Notes

Don't overcook the ground beef. Adjust the spice level to your preference. The ground beef hot honey mixture can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For homemade hot honey: Combine 1 cup honey and 1-2 dried chili peppers in a small saucepan. Heat over low heat until warm, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let steep for at least 30 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve. Stir in 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (optional). Store at room temperature. You can use ground turkey or chicken instead of ground beef. For gluten-free option use tamari instead of soy sauce. Serve it with noodles instead of rice.