Description
A delicious hot honey beef dish served over rice with fresh toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Cooked white or brown rice, for serving
- Chopped scallions, for garnish
- Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics: Start by heating olive oil and sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add your chopped onion and sauté until soft and golden, about 4–5 minutes. The onion builds a flavorful foundation—let it take its time.
- Brown the beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet. Break it up with a wooden spoon and let it cook until nicely browned. This step is where the magic starts to happen—the edges begin to crisp, and the beef absorbs all the rich flavors from the oil and onion.
- Add garlic and seasonings: Once the beef is browned, stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant—just about 30 seconds. Then add the soy sauce, sriracha, crushed red pepper flakes, and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Stir well to coat the beef evenly.
- Drizzle in the honey: Turn the heat down slightly and drizzle in the honey. Stir it through the beef mixture. You’ll notice the sauce thickening and clinging to the meat, creating a sweet and spicy glaze that smells incredible.
- Serve and garnish: Spoon the hot honey beef over a bowl of steaming rice. Top with chopped scallions and toasted sesame seeds for crunch and freshness. If you like a little more heat, add another drizzle of sriracha or hot honey.
Notes
- This dish is great for meal prep; it stores well in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg