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Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl: Spicy & Sweet Dinner Recipe
A flavorful and easy-to-make bowl combining spicy, sweet ground beef with rice and fresh vegetables for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Meat
- 1.25 pounds lean ground beef (85/15 or 90/10)
- to taste hot honey
- 1 medium yellow or white onion, minced
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari)
- 1 tablespoon non-alcoholic rice cooking beverage (or substitute)
Base
- 4 cups white rice (jasmine or basmati) or other base
Vegetables
- as desired steamed broccoli florets, sautéed bell peppers, or roasted asparagus
Garnishes
- to taste sliced scallions, toasted sesame seeds, fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until fully cooked, then drain excess fat.
- Add minced onion to the beef and cook until softened, then stir in garlic and ginger, cooking for 1 minute.
- Whisk hot honey, soy sauce, and rice beverage in a small bowl to make the sauce.
- Pour sauce over beef mixture, simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened, then serve over rice with vegetables and garnishes.
Notes
Adjust hot honey to taste for spiciness and sweetness.