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ef Bowl with Creamy Hot Honey Feta Sauce Recipe

ef Bowl with Creamy Hot Honey Feta Sauce Recipe
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A flavorful Mediterranean Ground Beef Bowl featuring spiced ground beef served over rice or quinoa, topped with fresh vegetables and a creamy, tangy hot honey feta sauce. This dish combines zesty and savory flavors for a satisfying and easy-to-make meal perfect for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

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Mediterranean Ground Beef

  • 1 lb (450g) ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional, for heat)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Zest of ½ lemon
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Creamy Hot Honey Feta Sauce

  • ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • 1½ tablespoons hot honey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 small garlic clove, grated
  • 1–2 tablespoons warm water (to thin if needed)

Bowl Assembly

  • 1½ cups cooked rice or quinoa
  • 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
  • ½ cup diced cucumber
  • ½ cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
  • Optional: sliced olives or avocado
  • Extra parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the Ground Beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook for 5–7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Season with paprika, cumin, oregano, chili flakes, salt, pepper, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir in chopped parsley and remove from heat.
  2. Prepare the Creamy Hot Honey Feta Sauce: In a bowl, combine feta cheese, Greek yogurt, hot honey, olive oil, lemon juice, and grated garlic. Blend with a hand blender or mash with a fork until smooth and creamy. Add warm water one tablespoon at a time to reach a drizzle-friendly consistency.
  3. Assemble the Bowls: Divide cooked rice or quinoa between serving bowls. Top with Mediterranean ground beef, shredded lettuce, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Drizzle generously with creamy hot honey feta sauce and garnish with extra parsley. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

  • You can substitute ground beef with ground lamb or turkey for variation.
  • Adjust chili flakes according to your preferred spice level or omit if sensitive to heat.
  • Use quinoa instead of rice for a gluten-free or higher protein option.
  • The hot honey adds a subtle sweetness and heat balance; substitute with regular honey mixed with a pinch of cayenne if hot honey is unavailable.
  • To make this vegetarian, replace ground beef with cooked lentils or plant-based meat alternative and use a vegetarian-friendly feta cheese.

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