Hot Honey Ground Beef

Servings: 3 Total Time: 25 mins Difficulty: Beginner
A spicy-sweet beef bowl with tender ground beef, crisp veggies, and a drizzle of hot honey that brings bold flavor to every bite.
Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 15 mins Total Time 25 mins
Cooking Temp: 200  C Servings: 3 Estimated Cost: $ 14 Calories: 420
Best Season: Spring, Summer

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, sautรฉed veggies, fluffy rice, and a signature hot honey drizzle that makes every bite addictive.


Ingredients

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Ingredients

Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Beef

  1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add diced onion and sautรฉ for 2 minutes.
  3. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned and fully cooked (about 6โ€“8 minutes).
  4. Drain excess fat if needed.

Step 2: Add Sauce & Flavor

  1. Stir in honey, apple cider vinegar, hot sauce, salt, and pepper.
  2. Let simmer over medium heat for 2โ€“3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is glazed and the sauce slightly thickens.

Step 3: Assemble the Bowl

  1. Divide rice into serving bowls.
  2. Top with cooked beef, carrots, and broccoli.
  3. Drizzle with extra hot honey if desired.
  4. 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.
Keywords: hot honey ground beef bowl, spicy beef rice bowl, sweet and spicy beef stir fry, honey sriracha beef, beef bowl recipe trending
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Why Youโ€™ll Love It ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿฏ

  • Flavor-packed and trendy
  • Sweet, spicy, savory in one bowl
  • Weeknight-friendly โ€” ready in 30 mins or less
  • High in protein and satisfying

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Can I prep this ahead?

Yes! Cook the beef and rice ahead, store in separate containers, and reheat when ready.

Whatโ€™s the best hot sauce to use?

Sriracha, chili garlic sauce, or even Frankโ€™s RedHot all work well.

Can I make it vegetarian?

Swap beef for crumbled tofu or lentils and follow the same steps.

How spicy is it?

You control the heat โ€” start mild, taste, and build up as you like.

Can I freeze it?

The beef stores well in the freezer. Freeze separately from rice and veggies.

Shopie Lane

Food and Lifestyle Blogger

Hi, Iโ€™m Sophie Lane โ€” a food lover, curious traveler, and storyteller at heart. Iโ€™m passionate about inspiring others to live healthier, happier lives through simple, nourishing meals and mindful exploration of the world.

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