Ready in: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

For the Beef

• 1½ pounds lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (if needed)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Hot Honey Sauce

• ¼ cup hot honey
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional for extra heat)

Bowls

• 3 cups cooked jasmine rice
• 2 cups roasted broccoli florets
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1 cup cucumber slices
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 green onions, sliced
• Sesame seeds or chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Whisk together the hot honey, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, Dijon mustard, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
2. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.
3. Stir in the garlic, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 1 minute.
4. Pour the hot honey sauce over the beef and simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened and glossy.
5. Divide the warm rice among four bowls.
6. Arrange the roasted broccoli, carrots, avocado, cucumber, and cheese around the rice.
7. Spoon the hot honey beef over the center of each bowl.
8. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds or parsley. Drizzle with a little extra hot honey if you like a sweet-and-spicy finish.

Texas Girl Tip 🤍

Roast the broccoli until the edges are lightly charred. Those crispy bits pair perfectly with the sweet heat of the hot honey and make the whole bowl taste like something from your favorite restaurant.