Viral Hot Honey Ground Beef Bowl (Printable)
High-protein bowls with seasoned beef, roasted veggies, and spicy honey sauce
# What You'll 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 (such as sriracha or Franks Red Hot)
20 - 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
21 - Pinch of chili flakes (optional, for extra heat)
→ For Serving
22 - 1/4 cup sliced green onions
23 - 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
# How-To Steps:
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 if using.
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 Suggestions:
01 -
- The hot honey drizzle is absolutely addictive and ties everything together
- You get four days of lunches ready in under an hour
- Every bite has the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory
02 -
- Draining excess fat from the beef keeps the bowls from becoming greasy
- The hot honey can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator
- Letting bowls cool completely prevents condensation and soggy rice
03 -
- Cut all your vegetables the same size for even roasting
- Taste and adjust the hot honey before drizzling over everything