Quick Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowls for Weeknight Dinner (Print Version)
Flavorful ground beef hot honey bowls come together fast for a quick weeknight dinner. Sweet, spicy, and satisfying, these bowls are a family favorite.
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 10 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Dairy-Free
# Ingredients:
→ Sweet & Spicy Beef
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1 lb lean ground beef (90/10)
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2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
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2 tbsp honey
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1 tbsp sriracha
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1 tbsp rice vinegar
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1 tsp toasted sesame oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Hearty Bowl Base
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2 cups cooked white rice (about 3/4 cup dry)
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1 lb fresh broccoli florets
→ Fresh & Crunchy Finishers
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2 green onions, thinly sliced
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1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
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1 lime, cut into wedges
# Instructions:
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In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp sriracha, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp toasted sesame oil. Mince 2 cloves garlic and grate 1 tsp fresh ginger, setting them aside separately for later use.
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Steam or roast 1 lb fresh broccoli florets until tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes. While the broccoli cooks, you can begin preparing the beef for your delicious Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowls | Quick Weeknight Dinner. Set the cooked broccoli aside.
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In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown 1 lb lean ground beef (90/10), breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until no pink remains, then drain any excess fat. Season the beef with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
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Add the minced 2 cloves garlic and grated 1 tsp fresh ginger to the browned beef in the skillet. Sauté for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until the aromatics are fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
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Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the beef and aromatics. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce slightly thickens and coats the beef. This creates the irresistible flavor for your Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowls | Quick Weeknight Dinner.
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Divide 2 cups cooked white rice evenly among 4 serving bowls. Top each portion of rice with the hot honey ground beef mixture and the cooked 1 lb fresh broccoli florets. Arrange neatly for an appealing presentation.
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Garnish your Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowls | Quick Weeknight Dinner with thinly sliced 2 green onions, 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, and a fresh lime wedge from 1 lime for squeezing. Serve immediately and enjoy this quick weeknight meal!
# Notes:
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No fresh ginger? Use 1/2 tsp ground ginger instead, adding it with the garlic.
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For extra heat, drizzle a little more sriracha over your bowl before serving. A fried egg on top also makes a great addition!
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Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop.
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Feel free to swap broccoli for other quick-cooking veggies like snap peas, bell peppers, or even spinach, adding them in the last few minutes of cooking the beef.
# Tools You'll Need:
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Large skillet
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Medium saucepan
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Cutting board
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Chef's knife
# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
Calories: 461 kcal
Total Fat: 18 g
Total Carbohydrate: 42 g
Protein: 34 g