Description
These Hot Honey Ground Beef Bowls combine roasted sweet potatoes, flavorful taco-seasoned ground beef, creamy cottage cheese, fresh avocado, and a drizzle of spicy-sweet hot honey for a satisfying and well-balanced meal perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 1 1/2 lbs sweet potato (680 g), peeled and diced into ~1/4″ cubes
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Cinnamon, to taste
- Cooking spray, for roasting
Ground Beef Mixture
- 1 lb 93/7 lean ground beef
- 1 tbsp tomato paste (16 g)
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
Other Ingredients
- 2 cups 2% low fat cottage cheese (452 g)
- 4 small avocados (400 g), peeled and sliced
- 2 tbsp hot honey (42 g)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a half baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for roasting the sweet potatoes.
- Roast the sweet potatoes: Toss the diced sweet potatoes with a light spray of cooking spray, then season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of cinnamon. Spread them out evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, flipping the potatoes and seasoning them again halfway through to ensure even cooking and flavor.
- Cook the ground beef: While the sweet potatoes roast, heat a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until fully browned, about 5 minutes. Drain any excess liquid from the pan.
- Season the beef: Stir in the tomato paste, taco seasoning, and a splash of water into the cooked beef. Continue cooking for 1-2 minutes while stirring to meld the flavors. Once done, remove the pan from heat.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide the roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned taco beef, cottage cheese, and fresh avocado slices among four bowls. Drizzle each bowl with hot honey to finish. Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful Hot Honey Ground Beef Bowls!
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of hot honey depending on your preferred spice and sweetness level.
- Using 93/7 lean ground beef keeps the dish lower in fat but still flavorful.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute cottage cheese with a plant-based alternative or omit it.
- If you don’t have taco seasoning on hand, a mix of chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika works well.
- Ensure the sweet potato cubes are cut evenly to promote uniform roasting.
