Description
A quick and nutritious weeknight meal combining ground beef, vibrant vegetables, and a kick of sweet heat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 3 tbsp hot honey
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups greens (spinach or kale)
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the rice or quinoa as per package instructions, seasoning the water to enhance flavor.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add a splash of oil and then the ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until browned, about 7-8 minutes.
- Add diced onions and minced garlic to the beef, cooking until the onions are translucent—about 3 minutes. Then, add diced bell peppers and corn, cooking until the peppers soften, around 5 minutes.
- Stir in soy sauce and hot honey, allowing the mixture to simmer on low heat for a few minutes.
- Add greens and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Assemble your bowl by layering cooked rice or quinoa and topping with the beef and vegetable mixture, garnished with sesame seeds.
Notes
Customize with additional toppings like fresh herbs or a fried egg for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Ground Beef, Hot Honey, Quick Dinner, Weeknight Meal, Healthy Bowl
