Hot Honey Ground Beef Bowl (Printable)
Protein-packed bowls with seasoned beef, roasted veggies, and spicy honey glaze
# What You Need:
→ 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
→ 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
→ 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
20 - 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
21 - Pinch of chili flakes
→ Serving
22 - 1/4 cup sliced green onions
23 - 1 avocado, sliced
# 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 for 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.
06 - 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. Garnish with green onions and avocado.
08 - Let cool completely before sealing containers for refrigeration.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The hot honey drizzle transforms everything it touches, creating that perfect sweet-spicy moment that makes you want to keep taking just one more bite
- Everything cooks on one sheet pan and one skillet, meaning minimal cleanup and maximum efficiency for meal prep days
02 -
- Let everything cool completely before sealing your containers, otherwise trapped steam will make your rice and vegetables soggy by day two
- The hot honey can make the beef taste even better after sitting overnight, so don't be afraid to prep these a day ahead
03 -
- Cook your grains in bulk on Sunday and they'll be ready for multiple recipes throughout the week
- Double the hot honey drizzle and keep it in your refrigerator for drizzling over roasted vegetables, chicken, or even vanilla ice cream for a sweet-spicy dessert