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Spicy Hot Honey Beef Bowl

This Spicy Hot Honey Beef Bowl is a flavor explosion, combining savory ground beef with a sweet and spicy honey glaze. Served over rice with fresh toppings, it's a quick, customizable, and satisfying meal perfect for weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion
Calories: 700
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef 80/20
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup beef broth
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1-2 teaspoons hot sauce sriracha or chili garlic sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 cups cooked rice white, brown, or cauliflower
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Sesame seeds for garnish
  • Lime wedges for serving
  • Pickled red onions optional
  • Shredded carrots optional
  • Greek yogurt or sour cream optional

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • small bowl
  • whisk
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • Cutting board
  • knife
  • spoon
  • Serving bowls

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant.
  4. Add the ground beef to the skillet and break it up with a spoon. Cook until browned, draining off any excess grease.
  5. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute, allowing the spices to bloom and release their flavor.
  6. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 30 seconds.
  7. Pour in the beef broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
  8. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5-10 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
  9. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes (if using).
  10. Taste and adjust the amount of hot sauce to your liking.
  11. Divide the cooked rice between two bowls.
  12. Top with the spicy ground beef.
  13. Drizzle generously with the hot honey.
  14. Garnish with diced avocado, sliced scallions, chopped cilantro, and sesame seeds.
  15. Add pickled red onions and shredded carrots, if desired.
  16. Serve with lime wedges and a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream, if desired.
  17. Enjoy!

Notes

For a richer flavor, use high-quality honey and experiment with different hot sauces to find your perfect heat level. Ground turkey or chicken can be substituted for ground beef. Store leftover components separately in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat the beef and rice before assembling the bowls. For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground beef with lentils or crumbled tofu.