Irresistible High-Protein Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl in 30 Recipe
A delicious and easy-to-make high-protein ground beef hot honey bowl packed with wholesome ingredients like black beans, corn, and rice or quinoa. Perfect for a quick dinner, this skillet-cooked recipe combines savory spices with a sweet and spicy hot honey drizzle for a satisfying and flavorful meal ready in just 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Mixture
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/4 cup Hot Honey
Bowl Components
- 2 cups Cooked Rice (or Quinoa)
- 1 cup Black Beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup Corn
- 1/2 cup Diced Red Onion
- 1/4 cup Chopped Cilantro
Instructions
- Heat the Oil: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the ground beef.
- Cook the Ground Beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until it is fully browned and no longer pink.
- Drain Excess Grease: Carefully drain any excess grease from the skillet to keep the dish from being too oily.
- Season the Beef: Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper with the cooked beef, and cook for an additional minute to allow the spices to release their flavor.
- Add Hot Honey: Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle the hot honey over the beef mixture, stirring gently to combine.
- Prepare Bowls: Divide the cooked rice or quinoa between serving bowls.
- Assemble the Bowls: Top the rice with the seasoned ground beef, followed by black beans, corn, diced red onion, and chopped cilantro to add freshness and texture.
- Serve: Serve the bowls immediately while warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of hot honey to your preferred spice level.
- You can substitute other grains such as farro, barley, or couscous, or swap vegetables based on availability or preference.
- For a lower-carb alternative, use cauliflower rice instead of regular rice.
- This recipe is versatile and can be customized with additional toppings like avocado, cheese, or a fried egg for extra richness.
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