Hot Honey Ground Beef
Description
A TikTok-trending favorite, these Hot Honey Ground Beef Bowls are packed with flavor and ready in under 30 minutes. With a balance of heat and sweetness, this easy meal combines seasoned ground beef, sautéed veggies, fluffy rice, and a signature hot honey drizzle that makes every bite addictive.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Beef
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Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add diced onion and sauté for 2 minutes.
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Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned and fully cooked (about 6–8 minutes).
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Drain excess fat if needed.
Step 2: Add Sauce & Flavor
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Stir in honey, apple cider vinegar, hot sauce, salt, and pepper.
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Let simmer over medium heat for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is glazed and the sauce slightly thickens.
Step 3: Assemble the Bowl
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Divide rice into serving bowls.
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Top with cooked beef, carrots, and broccoli.
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Drizzle with extra hot honey if desired.
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Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 3
Serving Size 1 bowl (~1/3 of total recipe)
- Amount Per Serving
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 22g34%
- Saturated Fat 6g30%
- Cholesterol 70mg24%
- Potassium 470mg14%
- Total Carbohydrate 30g10%
- Dietary Fiber 3g12%
- Sugars 9g
- Protein 26g52%
- Vitamin A 800 IU
- Vitamin C 18 mg
- Calcium 40 mg
- Iron 2.2 mg
- Folate 85 mcg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Tips & Swaps
- Make it gluten-free: Use tamari if adding soy sauce, or skip it.
- Lower the heat: Use less hot sauce or a mild chili sauce.
- Use cauliflower rice to reduce carbs.
Why You’ll Love It 🔥🍯
- Flavor-packed and trendy
- Sweet, spicy, savory in one bowl
- Weeknight-friendly — ready in 30 mins or less
- High in protein and satisfying
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Cook the beef and rice ahead, store in separate containers, and reheat when ready.
Sriracha, chili garlic sauce, or even Frank’s RedHot all work well.
Swap beef for crumbled tofu or lentils and follow the same steps.
You control the heat — start mild, taste, and build up as you like.
The beef stores well in the freezer. Freeze separately from rice and veggies.
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