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Hot Honey Beef Bowl Recipe

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This hot honey beef bowl is a viral sensation made with sweet and spicy glazed beef, served over a hearty rice or grain base with bold toppings. Perfect for quick dinners or meal prep, it combines crispy caramelized ground beef with a sticky, spicy-sweet hot honey glaze that enhances every bite. Fully customizable for various diets, this fusion-style bowl is a delicious and easy way to enjoy a vibrant, flavorful meal in just 15 minutes.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef or sliced steak
  • 2 tbsp hot honey or honey mixed with chili flakes
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp oil for cooking
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup cooked rice, quinoa, or preferred grain base

Toppings (Optional)

  • Fried egg
  • Chopped scallions
  • Sesame seeds
  • Pickled onions

Instructions

  1. Brown the beef: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the ground beef or sliced steak until browned with crispy edges, ensuring a rich caramelization that adds deep flavor.
  2. Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
  3. Create the glaze: Lower heat to medium-low, then add soy sauce and hot honey (or honey plus chili flakes). Stir to coat the beef evenly and let simmer gently to thicken the glaze without burning the honey.
  4. Prepare the base: While the beef cooks, have your choice of cooked rice, quinoa, noodles, or cauliflower rice ready as the foundation of your bowl.
  5. Assemble the bowl: Spoon the glazed beef over the base, ensuring each bite has a balance of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors.
  6. Add toppings and serve: Garnish with optional toppings such as a fried egg, scallions, sesame seeds, and pickled onions for added texture, flavor, and visual appeal. Serve warm and enjoy immediately.

Notes

  • Make it low-carb by swapping the grain base for cauliflower rice.
  • Control the heat by adjusting the amount of chili flakes or hot sauce in the honey glaze.
  • Incorporate veggies like steamed broccoli, sautéed peppers, or cabbage for extra fiber and nutrition.
  • This dish stores well in airtight containers and keeps fresh in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; freeze without toppings for up to 2 months.
  • Reheat by tossing beef and rice in a hot skillet with a splash of water or broth to revive the glaze and texture instead of microwaving.

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