Viral Hot Honey Ground Beef Bowl (Printable)
Savory spiced beef meets roasted veggies and rice, all topped with a sweet-spicy honey drizzle for the ultimate meal prep bowl.
# What You’ll Need:
→ For the 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
→ For the 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
→ For the 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 (such as sriracha or Franks Red Hot)
20 - 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
21 - Pinch of chili flakes (optional)
→ For Serving
22 - 1/4 cup sliced green onions
23 - 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
# How-To 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 (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 (if using).
06 - To assemble, 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, if desired.
08 - Let cool completely before sealing containers for refrigeration.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The hot honey drizzle creates this addictive sweet heat balance that keeps you coming back for just one more bite
- Everything cooks on one sheet pan and one skillet, meaning minimal cleanup on a Sunday meal prep session
- The roasted vegetables develop these caramelized edges that taste like they came from a restaurant kitchen
02 -
- Always let the bowls cool completely before sealing the containers, otherwise trapped steam will make everything soggy by lunchtime
- The hot honey sauce thickens as it cools, so whisk it again right before drizzling if it has been sitting for a while
- Roast your vegetables until they are actually browning, not just soft, because that caramelization is where all the flavor lives
03 -
- Warm your honey slightly in the microwave for 10 seconds if it is too thick to whisk easily with the hot sauce
- Cook your rice or quinoa in chicken or vegetable broth instead of water for an extra layer of flavor throughout the bowl