Description
This Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl features a spicy-sweet combination of ground beef simmered with hot honey, soy sauce, and aromatic spices, served over a bed of fluffy rice and topped with fresh cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado slices, and vibrant cilantro. Perfect for a comforting and flavorful meal ready in just 35 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Mixture
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup hot honey
Bowl Assembly
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Sauté onion and garlic: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Brown the ground beef: Increase the heat to medium-high. Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook it until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks, approximately 7-8 minutes.
- Add spices: Stir in the ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to evenly coat the beef with the spices.
- Incorporate sauces: Pour in the soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well to combine all the flavors.
- Add hot honey: Add the hot honey to the skillet and mix it thoroughly, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly while the flavors meld, about 3 minutes.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for an additional 5 minutes, ensuring the beef is fully cooked through and the flavors are well infused.
- Prepare the bowl: To assemble, place 2 cups of cooked rice at the bottom of each serving bowl.
- Top the rice: Spoon the hot honey ground beef mixture over the rice, then add halved cherry tomatoes, sliced avocado, and a sprinkle of freshly chopped cilantro on top.
- Serve: Serve each bowl with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of fresh citrus flavor that complements the spicy-sweet beef perfectly.
Notes
- You can use either white or brown rice based on your preference or dietary needs.
- Adjust the amount of hot honey according to your preferred level of heat and sweetness.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated thoroughly before serving.
- Adding a fried egg on top makes for a delicious breakfast or brunch variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
