Description
A flavorful Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl featuring spiced, honey-glazed beef served over rice with fresh cherry tomatoes, avocado, and cilantro. This quick and easy skillet recipe offers a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors in a filling bowl meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 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
- 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
- Prepare Aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent, approximately 5 minutes.
- Brown the Beef: Increase heat to medium-high and add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, for about 7 to 8 minutes.
- Add Spices: Stir in the ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper, mixing thoroughly to evenly distribute the spices throughout the meat.
- Incorporate Sauces: Add the soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce, stirring well to combine with the beef and spices.
- Add Hot Honey: Pour in the hot honey and mix thoroughly, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly as the flavors meld, cooking for about 3 minutes.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer for an additional 5 minutes to ensure the beef is fully cooked and the flavors are well infused.
- Assemble Bowl: Place a serving of cooked rice at the bottom of each bowl.
- Add Toppings: Top the rice with the hot honey ground beef mixture, followed by halved cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.
- Serve: Serve each bowl with lime wedges on the side for a fresh citrus burst and extra flavor.
Notes
- Use white or brown rice according to preference.
- Adjust the amount of hot honey to control the spiciness and sweetness.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari.
- Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To save time, cook rice in advance.
