Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl
This ground beef hot honey bowl is a high-protein, sweet-and-spicy meal made with seasoned ground beef, roasted sweet potatoes, creamy cottage cheese, avocado, and a drizzle of hot honey. Balanced, satisfying, and full of bold flavor, it’s perfect for meal prep or an easy weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- large skillet
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef (93%)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 tbsp hot honey
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C).
- Toss the diced sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper.
- Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 40–45 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and caramelized.
- While the potatoes roast, heat the remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 5–6 minutes until softened.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart, and cook for 6–8 minutes until no pink remains and the beef reaches 160°F.
- Drain excess fat, then stir in the taco seasoning and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Assemble the bowls with roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned ground beef, cottage cheese, and avocado slices.
- Drizzle with hot honey and serve immediately.
Notes
For best texture, store the components separately and assemble just before serving. Sweet potatoes should be cut evenly to ensure consistent roasting. Adjust the amount of hot honey to control spice level.