Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl
A delightful fusion of sweet roasted sweet potatoes, savory ground beef, creamy cottage cheese, and refreshing avocado, topped with hot honey for a spicy-sweet twist.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 550kcal
Ingredients
Vegetables and Base
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 avocado sliced
- 1 yellow onion diced
Main Protein and Dairy
- 1 lb lean ground beef (93% preferred)
- 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
Condiments and Seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade)
- 2 tbsp hot honey
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
Roasting Sweet Potatoes
- Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast them in the oven for 40-45 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and tender.
Cooking Beef
- While the sweet potatoes roast, heat the remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the ground beef and taco seasoning to the skillet with onions, cooking until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
Assembly
- Layer the roasted sweet potatoes in bowls, followed by the seasoned ground beef.
- Top with fresh avocado slices and a scoop of cottage cheese.
- Drizzle hot honey over each bowl.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding toppings like chopped fresh cilantro, jalapeños, or tortilla chips. Swap cottage cheese for Greek yogurt for a different texture. Vegetarian options include using black beans or lentils.