Crispy Honey Garlic Ground Beef Rice Bowl
Recipe: https://recipestripper.com/recipes/2a8cb935-c927-4336-b69d-71e051a93006
Original source: https://thecommonplatter.com/crispy-20-minute-copycat-honey-garlic-ground-beef-rice-bowl/
Recipe image: https://thecommonplatter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/crispy-20-minute-copycat-honey-garlic-ground-beef-2026-06-12-233854-819x1024-1.webp

A delicious, easy-to-make rice bowl featuring crispy ground beef coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, served over perfectly cooked rice.
Yield: 4
Prep time: PT10M
Cook time: PT20M
Total time: PT30M

Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds ground beef (80/20)
- 4 large garlic cloves, minced ((about 2 tablespoons))
- 1/4 cup honey ((85 g))
- 1/4 cup soy sauce ((60 ml; low-sodium or tamari for gluten-free))
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar ((30 ml))
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil ((5 ml, optional))
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes ((optional))
- 3  green onions, thinly sliced
- 4 cups cooked white rice ((960 ml, jasmine or basmati preferred))

Instructions
1. [Preparation] Prep your ingredients: Start by mincing the garlic, slicing the green onions, and measuring out the honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. If your rice is freshly cooked, let it cool slightly to avoid sogginess.
2. [Cooking] Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and break it apart with a spatula. Let it sit undisturbed for about 2 minutes to develop a nice crisp.
3. [Cooking] Stir and flatten it again, cooking until it's mostly browned with crispy edges and no pink remains. If there's excess fat, drain it off.
4. [Cooking] Reduce the heat to medium and push the beef to one side of the skillet. Add the minced garlic to the empty side, stirring constantly for 30 seconds to a minute until it’s fragrant but not browned. Mix the garlic into the beef evenly.
5. [Cooking] In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Pour the sauce over the beef in the skillet, stirring constantly to coat the meat. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce bubbles and thickens to a glossy, sticky consistency.
6. [Cooking] Push the beef to one side again, adding a splash of oil if needed. Add the cooked rice, spreading it flat across the pan. Let it cook without stirring for a couple of minutes to crisp up the bottom. If you like extra crunch, flip and crisp the other side as well.
7. [Cooking] Mix the crispy rice and the honey garlic beef together, tasting and adjusting the seasoning if necessary. Sprinkle the sliced green onions on top and serve immediately.