Quick Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl: High-Protein Dinner (Print Version)
Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl offers a quick, high-protein dinner solution. Savory ground beef with a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze, perfect for busy weeknights.
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 10 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 12 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
# Ingredients:
→ The Sizzling Beef
01 -
1 tbsp olive oil
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1 lb 90/10 lean ground beef
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1/2 yellow onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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Salt and pepper to taste
→ Hot Honey Drizzle
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1/4 cup honey
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2 tbsp sriracha
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1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
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1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
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1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
→ Fresh & Crisp Foundation
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2 cups cooked brown rice
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2 cups baby spinach
→ Cool & Crunchy Toppers
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1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
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2 stalks green onions, sliced
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1 tbsp sesame seeds
# Instructions:
01 -
In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup honey, 2 tbsp sriracha, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes. Set aside. This flavorful drizzle is key to your Quick Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl | High-Protein Dinner.
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Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 yellow onion, diced, and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. This forms the aromatic base for your delicious Quick Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl | High-Protein Dinner.
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Add 1 lb 90/10 lean ground beef to the skillet with the onion. Break it apart and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat from the pan.
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Stir in 2 cloves garlic, minced, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Season the beef generously with salt and pepper to taste. Ensure the beef is well-seasoned for the best Quick Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl | High-Protein Dinner.
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Divide 2 cups cooked brown rice evenly among 4 serving bowls. Top each portion of rice with 2 cups baby spinach, allowing the warmth of the rice to slightly wilt the spinach as you prepare the rest of the bowl.
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Spoon the hot ground beef mixture over the spinach in each bowl. Drizzle generously with the prepared hot honey sauce. Garnish each Quick Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl | High-Protein Dinner with 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 stalks green onions, sliced, and 1 tbsp sesame seeds.
# Notes:
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For a spicier kick, increase the sriracha or red pepper flakes in the hot honey drizzle. You can also swap brown rice for quinoa or cauliflower rice.
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Cook the ground beef and hot honey drizzle ahead of time. Store separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days. Reheat beef and assemble bowls fresh.
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Add a sprinkle of chopped cilantro or a squeeze of lime juice for extra freshness and brightness to complement the hot honey flavor.
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Easily make this vegetarian by substituting the ground beef with crumbled firm tofu or lentils, adjusting cooking times as needed.
# Tools You'll Need:
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Large skillet
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Measuring cups and spoons
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Cutting board
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Knife
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Small bowl
# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
Calories: 482 kcal
Total Fat: 20 g
Total Carbohydrate: 43 g
Protein: 35 g