How to make the viral hot honey bowl?

Cook ground beef with spices, make a quick sauce by heating honey, hot sauce, vinegar, and butter, then layer it over rice or sweet potatoes with your favorite toppings. The balance of spicy and sweet makes it addictive.

How do you make a sweet potato beef bowl?

Roast or mash sweet potatoes for the base, then top with seasoned ground beef and your desired toppings. Drizzle with hot honey sauce for that sweet-heat finish.

How do you make a viral beef and cottage cheese bowl?

Prepare your beef and base as usual, then add cottage cheese on top. It adds creaminess, protein, and helps tone down the heat if your hot honey sauce is spicy.

How many calories are in a viral TikTok bowl?

It depends on your ingredients. A standard Hot Honey Ground Beef Bowl with rice and toppings typically ranges from 450 to 600 calories per serving. Using cauliflower rice and lean beef can lower the count significantly.

What hot sauce to use for hot honey?

Frank’s RedHot, Cholula, and Sriracha are all great choices. Frank’s offers a vinegar-forward flavor, Sriracha gives depth and sweetness, while Cholula is a mild, well-balanced option.

What is the viral TikTok bowl?

The viral TikTok bowl is typically a high-protein, customizable meal built around flavorful ingredients like ground beef, cottage cheese, hot honey, rice, and vegetables. It’s gained traction for being both filling and easy to make.

Hot Honey Ground Beef Bowls

Description

These Hot Honey Ground Beef Bowls are sweet, spicy, and savory with a customizable base and bold, crave-worthy flavor—perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound lean ground beef (85% or 90% lean)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce (optional)
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons hot sauce (Frank’s, Sriracha, or Cholula)
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon unsalted butter (optional)
Cooked jasmine or basmati rice
Mashed or roasted sweet potatoes
Cauliflower rice
Whipped cottage cheese (optional)
Avocado slices (optional)
Pickled red onions (optional)
Fried or poached egg (optional)
Everything bagel seasoning (optional)

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Instructions

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook ground beef, breaking it apart until browned, about 6–8 minutes.
Drain fat if needed, then season with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir in soy or Worcestershire sauce if using and cook 2–3 more minutes.
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey, hot sauce, vinegar, and butter. Stir until smooth and glossy, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
Prepare your base: rice, sweet potatoes, or cauliflower rice.
Top with seasoned ground beef and drizzle generously with hot honey sauce.
Add toppings like cottage cheese, avocado, pickled onions, and egg as desired. Sprinkle with seasoning and serve.

Notes

Store beef and sauce separately for meal prep. Customize with your preferred base and toppings for the best experience.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 520
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 85mg