Description
This Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl is a flavorful and comforting meal featuring tender jasmine rice topped with spicy-sweet hot honey glazed ground beef. Enhanced with sautéed onions and garlic, the dish is finished with crunchy toasted sesame seeds, fresh cucumbers, and green onions for a perfect balance of textures and flavors, making it an ideal quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups water
Beef Mixture
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup hot honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnishes
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 cup sliced cucumbers
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the rice: In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 cup of jasmine rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the rice is tender and water is absorbed.
- Sauté aromatics: In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
- Cook the ground beef: Add 1 pound of ground beef to the skillet with the sautéed onion and garlic. Cook until browned and fully cooked through, breaking the beef into small pieces with a spatula as it cooks. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add flavorings: Once the beef is cooked, stir in ½ cup of hot honey, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon rice vinegar. Let the mixture simmer gently for about 5 minutes so the flavors meld together.
- Toast sesame seeds: In a separate small dry skillet, toast 2 tablespoons of sesame seeds over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until golden brown and fragrant. Remove from heat.
- Assemble bowls: Divide the cooked jasmine rice into serving bowls. Top each bowl with a generous scoop of the hot honey beef mixture.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish each bowl with sliced cucumbers, chopped green onions, and the toasted sesame seeds for an added crunch and freshness.
Notes
- Use hot honey with desired spice level; adjust according to your heat preference.
- For extra freshness, add a squeeze of lime juice or chopped cilantro before serving.
- To make this dish gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or a gluten-free alternative.
- Cook rice covered without lifting the lid too often to ensure fluffy texture.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
