Hot Honey Ground Beef

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Total Time 25 mins

Cooking Method: Sauteing

Courses: Beef Recipes, Dinner, Lunch

Difficulty: Beginner

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

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup diced onion
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup steamed broccoli florets
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoons 1–2 hot sauce (sriracha or chili flakes)
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups cooked jasmine rice
Optional toppings: chopped green onion, sesame seeds

Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Beef

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

Step 2: Add Sauce & Flavor

5
Stir in honey, apple cider vinegar, hot sauce, salt, and pepper.
6
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

7
Divide rice into serving bowls.
8
Top with cooked beef, carrots, and broccoli.
9
Drizzle with extra hot honey if desired.
10
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.

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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

Read it online: https://foodievibe.com/recipes/hot-honey-ground-beef/

Shopie Lane

Food and Lifestyle Blogger

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