Description
This Hot Honey Ground Beef Bowl is a quick and flavorful weeknight meal featuring lean ground beef sautéed with bell peppers, onions, and garlic, then simmered in a tangy, spicy hot honey sauce. The combination of sweet heat and savory umami makes it a satisfying dish perfect for a family dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup hot honey
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Chop bell peppers and onion into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic finely to release maximum flavor for cooking.
- Cook the ground beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula until no pink remains.
- Sauté the vegetables: Add diced onion and bell peppers to the skillet. Sauté for about five minutes until the vegetables soften. Then add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Make the sauce and combine: In a small bowl, whisk together hot honey, soy sauce, and lime juice. Pour this mixture over the cooked beef and vegetables, stirring to coat the ingredients evenly.
- Simmer to blend flavors: Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for five minutes. This allows the sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors to meld together perfectly.
- Serve: Spoon the hot honey ground beef mixture into bowls or plates. Garnish with fresh herbs like cilantro or green onions if desired, and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add crushed red pepper flakes or a dash of cayenne pepper when cooking the ground beef.
- Serve over rice, quinoa, or wrapped in warm tortillas for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Use lean ground beef to reduce fat content but feel free to substitute with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- If hot honey is unavailable, combine honey with a few dashes of hot sauce or chili flakes as a substitute.
