Description
One-Skillet Smoky Honey Chili Beef is a quick and flavorful dinner recipe featuring ground beef simmered in a sweet and smoky sauce made with honey, chili powder, and smoked paprika. This easy, gluten-free main course comes together in just 30 minutes and is perfect served over rice, mashed potatoes, or in a sandwich bun for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Spices and Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Other Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup beef broth or water
- Chopped fresh parsley or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the Beef and Onion: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and diced onion, cooking for 5–7 minutes until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add Spices and Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Incorporate Tomato Paste: Add the tomato paste to the skillet and cook for 1 more minute, stirring to combine thoroughly with the beef and spices.
- Add Liquids: Pour in the honey, apple cider vinegar, and beef broth. Stir well and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Simmer the Sauce: Let the mixture cook uncovered for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the beef nicely.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley or green onions. Serve hot over rice, mashed potatoes, or in a sandwich bun as desired.
Notes
- Adjust the honey quantity to your preferred sweetness level.
- For extra depth of flavor, add a splash of Worcestershire sauce or a pinch of cinnamon.
- Leftovers work great as a filling for tacos or wraps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
