Crispy Honey Garlic Ground Beef Rice Bowl
Experience the delightful fusion of flavors with this Crispy Honey Garlic Ground Beef Rice Bowl. Each bite features crispy ground beef enveloped in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, served atop fluffy rice. It’s more than just a meal; it’s a comforting bowl that transforms busy weeknights into extraordinary dining experiences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 1.5 pounds ground beef (or lean ground turkey/chicken)
- 4 large garlic cloves, minced
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 4 cups cooked white rice (jasmine or basmati)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- Optional: 1 teaspoon sesame oil, red pepper flakes, sliced sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a large non-stick skillet, heat over medium-high heat and add the ground beef. Cook until golden brown and crispy.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar; pour over the beef mixture in the skillet. Let simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- Push beef to one side of the skillet and add cooked rice to the other side. Spread out and let cook undisturbed for about 2-3 minutes to create a crispy base.
- Fold everything together gently and serve hot topped with green onions and optional garnishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 313g)
- Calories: 462
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 621mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 78mg