Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl (Printable)
Savory spiced beef, roasted veggies and rice topped with sweet-spicy hot honey for an easy, bold weeknight bowl.
# What You Need:
→ Meat
01 - 1 pound ground beef
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
03 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1 cup corn kernels, fresh, frozen, or canned and drained if necessary
05 - 2 cups baby spinach or shredded kale
→ Base
06 - 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
→ Hot Honey Sauce
07 - 1/4 cup honey
08 - 2 teaspoons hot sauce, such as sriracha or preferred brand
09 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, optional
10 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
→ Seasonings
11 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
12 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
13 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
14 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
15 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Garnishes (optional)
16 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
17 - Fresh cilantro, chopped
18 - Pickled jalapeños
19 - Greek yogurt or sour cream, for drizzling
# How-To:
01 - Cook rice in a saucepan per package instructions if not already prepared. Set aside.
02 - In a mixing bowl, whisk honey, hot sauce, chili flakes, and apple cider vinegar until smooth. Reserve.
03 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until evenly browned, about 5 to 6 minutes. Drain excess fat as needed.
04 - Stir in minced garlic, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer beef to a bowl and keep warm.
05 - Wipe skillet if needed. Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Sauté red onion and bell pepper for 3 to 4 minutes until just tender. Add corn, cook another 2 minutes. Stir in spinach or kale and cook until wilted.
06 - Divide cooked rice among serving bowls. Top each with sautéed vegetables and seasoned beef. Drizzle generously with hot honey sauce.
07 - Garnish with sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, pickled jalapeños, and a spoonful of Greek yogurt or sour cream if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The hot honey sauce turns everyday ingredients into a memorable meal you’ll crave again and again.
- It’s endlessly customizable, and comes together in just about 30 minutes—even during the craziest weeknights.
02 -
- If you crowd the skillet while browning beef, it’ll steam instead of sear and lose that flavorful crust—work in batches if needed.
- Letting the hot honey sauce sit for a few minutes melds the flavors into a perfectly punchy drizzle.
03 -
- Let the beef really brown before adding spices—it adds depth you won’t get otherwise.
- Double the hot honey sauce for leftovers the next day; trust me, you’ll want extra.