Go Back
Ground beef hot honey bowl with roasted sweet potatoes, cottage cheese, sliced avocado, and hot honey drizzle in a white bowl

Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl

A high-protein, gluten-free bowl with taco-seasoned ground beef, roasted sweet potatoes, creamy cottage cheese, sliced avocado, and a sweet-spicy hot honey drizzle. Great for weeknight dinners and weekly meal prep.
Print Recipe Save to My Pins
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground beef 93% lean recommended
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 avocado sliced just before serving
  • 1 cup cottage cheese low-fat or full-fat
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1 packet taco seasoning or 2 tablespoons homemade blend
  • 2 tbsp hot honey store-bought or homemade; start with 1 tbsp if heat-sensitive
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.25 tsp cinnamon
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • chopped cilantro, red pepper flakes, lime wedge optional garnish

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Toss diced sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 40 to 45 minutes, stirring halfway through, until edges are caramelized and tender.
  2. About 15 minutes before the sweet potatoes finish roasting, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until softened and translucent.
  3. Add the ground beef to the skillet and break it up as it cooks. Once mostly browned, add taco seasoning and a small splash of water, about 2 tablespoons. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the liquid absorbs and the mixture looks saucy. Remove from heat promptly to avoid drying out.
  4. Build bowls by layering roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned ground beef, a scoop of cottage cheese, and sliced avocado. Drizzle hot honey over the top and garnish with cilantro, red pepper flakes, or a lime wedge.

Notes

Use 93% lean ground beef for best protein-to-fat ratio. Do not overcook beef after adding seasoning or it will dry out. Add a splash of water while simmering to keep the beef saucy. Blend cottage cheese with a splash of milk for a smoother texture. Store all components separately for up to 4 days. Beef and sweet potatoes freeze well for up to 3 months.