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Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl

Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl: Sweet Heat for Busy Nights

A quick and nutritious Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl, combining savory beef and sweet potatoes with a kick of hot honey, perfect for busy nights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Bowl Base
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Substitute with ground turkey for a leaner option.
  • 2 cups Cooked White Rice Or use cauliflower rice for a low-carb alternative.
For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 2 cups Sweet Potatoes Butternut squash can be used as a substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can replace with avocado oil if preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic works well as a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika can be used for a milder flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Provides earthy depth to the beef.
For the Hot Honey Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Hot Honey You can make your own by heating regular honey with red pepper flakes.
For Toppings
  • 1 medium Ripe Avocado Consider crumbled feta or cotija cheese as alternatives.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Parsley can be used if cilantro isn’t your favorite.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large bowl, toss the cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, half the garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until well-coated. Spread the mixture evenly on a baking sheet, ensuring pieces are not overcrowded. Roast for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden brown and tender on the inside.
  2. While the sweet potatoes are roasting, heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula or wooden spoon. Cook for about 6-8 minutes, until the beef is browned and no longer pink. Drain any excess fat, then season the beef with the remaining garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Let it cook until crispy, about an additional 3 minutes.
  3. Once the ground beef is nicely crispy and seasoned, reduce the heat to low. Stir in half of the hot honey, mixing thoroughly to create a sticky coating on the beef. Allow it to warm for another minute, then remove it from heat.
  4. In a serving bowl, layer the cooked white rice or cauliflower rice as the base. Top with the seasoned ground beef, then add the roasted sweet potatoes. Next, layer on the sliced avocado, and sprinkle fresh cilantro over the top. Drizzle the remaining hot honey for that perfect sweet-heat finishing touch.
  5. Your Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl is ready to be savored! Serve immediately while the sweet potatoes and beef are warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 18000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 4 days. Freeze assembled bowls without avocado for up to 3 months, thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.

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