Viral Hot Honey Ground Beef Bowl (Printable Version)
Spiced ground beef with roasted veggies and hot honey drizzle over rice
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Ground Beef
01 - 1 pound lean ground beef
02 - 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
09 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
→ For the Vegetables
10 - 1 large red bell pepper, diced
11 - 1 large zucchini, diced
12 - 1 cup broccoli florets, chopped
13 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
14 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
15 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ For the Base
16 - 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
17 - 1 can (15 ounce) black beans, drained and rinsed
→ Hot Honey Drizzle
18 - 3 tablespoons honey
19 - 1 tablespoon hot sauce
20 - 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
21 - Pinch of chili flakes
→ For Serving
22 - 1/4 cup sliced green onions
23 - 1 avocado, sliced
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F.
02 - Toss bell pepper, zucchini, and broccoli with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 18–20 minutes, stirring halfway, until tender and lightly browned.
03 - While vegetables roast, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.
04 - Add garlic, ground beef, paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat, until browned and cooked through (about 6–8 minutes). Drain excess fat if necessary.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together honey, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, and chili flakes.
06 - To assemble, divide cooked rice or quinoa among 4 meal prep containers. Top with roasted vegetables, black beans, and ground beef mixture.
07 - Drizzle each bowl generously with hot honey sauce.
08 - Garnish with green onions and avocado, if desired. Let cool completely before sealing containers for refrigeration.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The hot honey drizzle is absolutely addictive and transforms everything it touches
- These bowls actually get better as they sit in the fridge, making meal prep feel exciting
02 -
- Let the bowls cool completely before sealing, or condensation will make everything soggy
- The sauce seems thick, but it loosens up when it hits the warm beef and vegetables
03 -
- Double the hot honey drizzle and keep it in a separate container for reheating
- Roast extra vegetables while the oven is hot for future meals