Is honey good in ground beef?

Absolutely! Honey works beautifully with ground beef because it caramelizes during cooking, creating a glossy glaze that enhances the meat's natural flavors. The honey helps balance any saltiness from seasonings while adding depth and complexity. When combined with ground beef, honey creates those coveted crispy, caramelized edges that make each bite irresistible. Plus, honey's natural enzymes can help tenderize the meat slightly, resulting in a more succulent texture than plain seasoned ground beef.

What meat goes with hot honey?

Hot honey pairs wonderfully with various meats beyond ground beef. Chicken (especially thighs), pork (including ground pork and pork chops), and even turkey work excellently with hot honey glazes. Ground lamb also creates amazing flavor combinations with honey and spices. The key is choosing proteins that can handle caramelization - meats with some fat content work best because the honey creates beautiful browning and prevents drying out. For these bowls specifically, ground beef is ideal because it cooks quickly, absorbs flavors well, and creates the perfect texture when glazed with hot honey.

Hot Honey Ground Beef Bowls: The Viral Recipe in 25 minutes

Name: Hot Honey Ground Beef Bowls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Asian-Fusion
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef (85/15); 3 tablespoons honey; 1-2 teaspoons red pepper flakes (adjust to taste); 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Salt and black pepper to taste; 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa; 1 cucumber, diced; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 2 carrots, julienned or shredded; 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced; 2 cups fresh spinach or mixed greens; Optional: avocado, cilantro, sesame seeds, lime wedges

Description

These Hot Honey Ground Beef Bowls combine sweet honey-glazed beef with fresh vegetables and rice for the perfect family dinner. Ready in 25 minutes with customizable toppings everyone will love!

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb lean ground beef (85/15)
3 tablespoons honey
1–2 teaspoons red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
1 cucumber, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
2 carrots, julienned or shredded
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
2 cups fresh spinach or mixed greens
Optional: avocado, cilantro, sesame seeds, lime wedges

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Instructions

1. Prep vegetables: Dice cucumber, halve tomatoes, slice bell pepper and onion, julienne carrots. Set aside.
2. Make hot honey sauce: Whisk together honey, red pepper flakes, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic, and ginger in small bowl.
3. Cook ground beef: Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook 5-6 minutes, breaking up with spoon, until browned.
4. Add glaze: Pour hot honey sauce over cooked beef. Stir and cook 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens and caramelizes.
5. Season: Taste and adjust with salt, pepper, and additional red pepper flakes if desired.
6. Assemble bowls: Divide rice between 4 bowls. Top with hot honey beef and arrange fresh vegetables around bowl.
7. Serve: Add optional toppings and serve immediately while beef is hot.

Notes

Start with less red pepper flakes for sensitive palates. Sauce should be glossy and sticky when ready. Beef stores well for meal prep up to 4 days. Can substitute ground turkey or chicken for lighter option.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Skillet
Cuisine: Asian-Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 485 calories
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 70mg