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Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl with roasted sweet potatoes cottage cheese and avocado drizzled with hot honey

Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl

A delicious fusion of taco-seasoned lean ground beef with roasted sweet potatoes, creamy cottage cheese, and hot honey drizzle. Protein-packed and perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 570

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground beef 93% preferred
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 1 packet taco seasoning or 2 tbsp homemade
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 avocado sliced fresh before serving
  • 1 cup cottage cheese low-fat or full-fat, 1/4 cup per bowl
  • 2 tbsp hot honey store-bought or homemade, 1/2 tbsp per bowl

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Toss diced sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, cinnamon, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until well coated. Spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 40-45 minutes, stirring halfway through. Sweet potatoes should be fork-tender with golden, caramelized edges.
  2. While the sweet potatoes roast, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 6-8 minutes until fully browned with no pink remaining.
  3. Once beef is completely cooked, sprinkle taco seasoning over it and stir well to coat. Let it cook for another 2 minutes so the spices bloom and create a flavorful coating.
  4. Divide the roasted sweet potatoes among four bowls, then top each with a portion of seasoned ground beef (about 4 oz per bowl). Add sliced avocado and 1/4 cup of cottage cheese to each bowl.
  5. Drizzle hot honey over the top of each bowl right before serving, using about 1/2 tablespoon per bowl (2 tablespoons total). Start with less if sensitive to heat. Garnish with chopped cilantro, red pepper flakes, or a lime wedge if desired.

Notes

Use lean ground beef (93% preferred) to keep it healthy. Spread sweet potatoes evenly on baking sheet for even roasting. Store components separately - avocado browns if stored with hot ingredients. Cottage cheese amount is 1/4 cup per bowl. Adjust hot honey based on spice preference. Freezes well for up to 3 months (freeze beef and sweet potatoes only, add fresh toppings when serving).