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Honey Sriracha Ground Beef Rice Bowl

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A quick and easy 30-minute dinner featuring ground beef cooked in a sticky honey sriracha sauce, served over rice with fresh cucumber ribbons for a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20 preferred)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 large cucumber (English or Persian), sliced into thin ribbons
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar (for cucumber ribbons)
  • Pinch of salt (for cucumber ribbons)
  • Cooked white or brown rice (about 3 cups cooked, jasmine rice recommended)
  • Optional: chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cucumber ribbons by slicing the cucumber lengthwise into thin ribbons using a vegetable peeler. Place in a mixing bowl, add 1 teaspoon rice vinegar and a pinch of salt, then toss gently. Set aside for about 10 minutes.
  2. Cook 3 cups of rice (white jasmine or brown rice) according to package instructions and keep warm.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger; sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Add ground beef to the skillet. Break it apart with a spatula and cook for 6-8 minutes until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat if needed.
  5. While the beef cooks, whisk together honey, sriracha, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, and black pepper in a small bowl.
  6. Pour the sauce over the cooked beef and stir well to coat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and clings to the beef, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
  7. Fluff the rice and divide into bowls. Spoon the honey sriracha beef mixture over the rice.
  8. Drain any excess liquid from the cucumber ribbons and arrange on top or alongside the beef.
  9. Garnish with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

If the sauce is too runny, simmer longer or add a small amount of cornstarch slurry to thicken. Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure proper browning of the beef. Prepare cucumber ribbons fresh to maintain crunch. Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan for added aroma. Lime juice is essential for brightening the flavors.

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