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

Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl

Sweet, spicy, and savory bowl with taco-seasoned beef, roasted sweet potatoes, cottage cheese, and hot honey drizzle. Over 30 grams of protein per serving.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 540

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground beef 93% lean preferred
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 large avocado sliced just before serving
  • 1 cup cottage cheese low-fat or full-fat
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 packet taco seasoning or 2 tablespoons homemade
  • 2 tablespoons hot honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • parchment paper for easy cleanup

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss diced sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, cinnamon, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Spread in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring they're not crowded. Roast for 40-45 minutes, stirring once at the halfway mark, until fork-tender with golden-brown edges.
  2. While sweet potatoes roast (during the final 15 minutes), heat remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent with slightly golden edges.
  3. Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon into bite-sized crumbles. Cook for 6-8 minutes until browned with no pink remaining and internal temperature reaches 160°F. Drain any excess fat, then stir in taco seasoning and cook for 2 minutes more until fragrant and well-coated.
  4. Assemble bowls by layering warm roasted sweet potatoes as the base, followed by seasoned ground beef, sliced avocado, and a generous scoop of cottage cheese. Drizzle with hot honey to your preferred spice level and serve immediately for best flavor and texture contrast.

Notes

Store components separately in airtight containers for up to 4 days. Blend cottage cheese beforehand for creamier texture. Adjust hot honey amount to control heat level. Internal beef temperature should reach 160°F for food safety.