Laura McIntosh - High Protein Hot Honey & Ground Beef Bowls

hot honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave syrup provides sweetness with fewer calories.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: coconut aminos

💰Cheaper: tamari

Coconut aminos is soy-free and lower in sodium.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced bell pepper and carrot, sautéing until slightly tender, about 3-4 minutes.

Pour in soy sauce and hot honey, stirring to combine evenly.

Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.

Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.

Meanwhile, prepare rice according to package instructions.

Serve the beef mixture over a bed of rice.

Garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro.

Drizzle with extra hot honey if desired.

Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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