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Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl

A colorful, healthy, and satisfying meal packed with lean ground beef, roasted sweet potatoes, and veggies drizzled with hot honey - a perfect fusion of sweet, savory, and spicy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Fusion
Calories: 475
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground beef 93% lean preferred
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 packet taco seasoning or 2 tablespoons
  • 2 tablespoons hot honey
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings chopped cilantro, red pepper flakes, lime juice

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Serving bowls

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 baking sheet without overcrowding. Roast for 40-45 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown and crispy at the edges.
  2. While sweet potatoes roast, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent.
  3. Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned with no pink remaining and internal temperature reaches 160°F. Drain excess fat if needed, then stir in taco seasoning, a small pinch of cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 more minute to toast the spices.
  4. Assemble bowls by starting with a generous base of roasted sweet potatoes. Top with seasoned ground beef, then add sliced avocado and a scoop of cottage cheese on the side.
  5. Drizzle hot honey generously over the entire bowl. Add optional garnishes like cilantro, red pepper flakes, or fresh lime juice. Serve immediately and enjoy while warm.

Notes

For less spice, use regular honey or reduce hot honey to 1 tablespoon. Store components separately in airtight containers for up to 4 days. Ground turkey or tofu can be substituted for beef. Cooked beef and sweet potatoes freeze well for up to 2 months.