Viral Hot Honey Ground Beef Bowl (Print Version)

Spiced ground beef with roasted vegetables and sweet-spicy hot honey drizzle over rice

# What You Need:

→ For the Ground Beef

01 - 1 lb lean ground beef
02 - 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tbsp olive oil
05 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
06 - 1 tsp ground cumin
07 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
08 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
09 - 1/2 tsp 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 tbsp olive oil
14 - 1/2 tsp salt
15 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ For the Base

16 - 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
17 - 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed

→ Hot Honey Drizzle

18 - 3 tbsp honey
19 - 1 tbsp hot sauce
20 - 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
21 - Pinch of chili flakes

→ For Serving

22 - 1/4 cup sliced green onions
23 - 1 avocado, sliced

# How to Prepare:

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 for 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. Garnish with green onions and avocado, if desired.
08 - Let cool completely before sealing containers for refrigeration.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The hot honey drizzle makes everything taste better
  • Meal prep that actually gets more delicious as flavors meld
  • Protein packed bowls that keep you satisfied for hours
02 -
  • Let bowls cool completely before sealing to prevent condensation and soggy rice
  • The honey sauce thickens in the fridge so thin with a teaspoon of water when reheating
  • Taste your beef mixture before assembling and adjust spices if needed
03 -
  • Double the honey sauce and keep extra in a jar for other meals
  • Roast extra vegetables on weekends to throw into other dishes
  • Invest in good quality glass containers that do not stain

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