Hearty Hot Honey Ground Beef Meal Prep Bowls (Print Version)
Hot Honey Ground Beef Meal Prep Bowls are a game-changer for busy weeks. Sweet, spicy, and savory ground beef, ready to eat! Perfect for easy lunches.
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired / American Fusion
Dietary: High Protein
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef (80/20 recommended)
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1 medium yellow onion, chopped
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4-5 cloves garlic, minced
→ Hot Honey Sauce
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1/4 cup honey
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2-3 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
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2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
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1 tbsp rice vinegar
→ Flavor Boosters & Sides
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1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
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1 tsp sesame oil
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4 cups cooked white or brown rice
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2 cups broccoli florets, steamed or roasted
→ Finishing Touches
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2 green onions, sliced
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1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
# Instructions:
01 -
Get a large skillet screaming hot over medium-high heat. Toss in your ground beef. Break it up with a spoon, watching it sizzle and turn beautifully brown. Oh, the smell of browning beef just makes my kitchen feel alive! Don't rush this part; those crispy bits are flavor bombs. Drain most of the fat, but leave a little behind for all the good stuff coming. I always forget to salt the beef here, so a little pinch right now helps, honestly.
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Push the beef to one side. Add your chopped onion to the empty side of the pan and let it soften, stirring occasionally. Once it's translucent and smelling sweet, toss in that glorious minced garlic and grated ginger. Stir it all together with the beef for about a minute until you can really smell that amazing aroma – it’s intoxicating! This is where the magic starts for our Hot Honey Ground Beef.
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While the beef and aromatics are mingling, grab a small bowl. Whisk together the honey, sriracha, and soy sauce. Give it a good taste here – need more heat? Add more sriracha! Want it sweeter? A little more honey. I sometimes add a tiny dash of rice vinegar right into this mix for balance. This sauce is the heart of your Hot Honey Ground Beef Meal Prep, so make it yours!
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Pour that beautiful hot honey sauce mixture over the beef and onion in the skillet. Stir it all up until every bit of ground beef is coated in that glossy, spicy-sweet goodness. Bring it to a gentle simmer and let it cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. The sauce will thicken slightly, clinging to the beef. This is where the flavors really meld, and honestly, the smell is just divine.
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If you're using broccoli, now's the time to toss it in with the Hot Honey Ground Beef. Stir it in for a minute or two, just to warm it through and let it absorb some of that delicious sauce. Take the skillet off the heat and drizzle in a tiny bit of sesame oil – remember, a little goes a long way! Give it one last gentle stir. The colors, the smells... it's almost ready!
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Divide your cooked rice among your meal prep containers. Spoon a generous amount of the Hot Honey Ground Beef mixture over the rice. Sprinkle with sliced green onions and a handful of toasted sesame seeds. Voila! You've just created future-you a delicious, easy meal. I usually make four bowls at once, and seeing them lined up feels like a true kitchen victory!
# Notes:
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Don't overcrowd the pan when browning the beef; it steams instead of browns, and you miss out on those crispy bits.
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Taste the hot honey sauce before adding it to the beef. It's easier to adjust the sweet/spicy balance in the bowl than in the whole skillet.
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Let the Hot Honey Ground Beef cool completely before sealing your meal prep containers. Otherwise, condensation can make things soggy.
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For a seasonal tweak, try serving this over roasted sweet potatoes in the fall. The natural sweetness of the potato with the hot honey is just divine.
# Tools You'll Need:
01 -
Large skillet
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Small bowl
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Whisk
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Meal prep containers
# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
Calories: 450
Total Fat: 25g
Total Carbohydrate: 35g
Protein: 28g