Dinner

Hot Honey Ground Beef Bowls Recipe

Byanna orden November 9, 2025November 9, 2025

Introduction

This Hot Honey Ground Beef Bowl is a flavorful and satisfying meal that combines savory, sweet, and spicy elements in one bowl. With roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned ground beef, creamy cottage cheese, and fresh avocado, it’s a balanced dish perfect for a comforting dinner.

Two white bowls filled with four separate layers each are shown on a white marbled surface. The first layer is cooked, crumbled brown ground meat taking up about one-third of the bowl. The second layer consists of small, bright orange roasted sweet potato cubes placed beside the meat. The third layer is a creamy white cottage cheese with some golden syrup drizzled on top, sitting next to the meat and sweet potatoes. The fourth layer includes fresh, light green, chunky avocado pieces arranged next to the cottage cheese and sweet potatoes. A silver spoon is near the bottom left bowl, and a pan with more ground meat is visible in the top right background. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs sweet potato (680 g), peeled and diced into ~1/4″ cubes
Salt, pepper, and cinnamon to taste
1 lb 93/7 lean ground beef
1 tbsp tomato paste (16 g)
1 tbsp taco seasoning
2 cups 2% low fat cottage cheese (452 g)
4 small avocados (400 g)
2 tbsp hot honey (42 g)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a half baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Toss the diced sweet potatoes with a light spray of cooking spray. Season generously with salt, pepper, and a pinch of cinnamon. Spread them out on the baking sheet.
Step 3: Bake the sweet potatoes for 30 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time. Season again after flipping to enhance the flavor.
Step 4: While the sweet potatoes roast, heat a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart into small pieces, until fully browned, about 5 minutes. Drain any excess liquid.
Step 5: Stir in the tomato paste, taco seasoning, and a splash of water. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring well to combine. Remove from heat.
Step 6: To assemble, layer the roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned ground beef, cottage cheese, and sliced fresh avocado in bowls.
Step 7: Drizzle with hot honey to finish. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Tips & Variations

For extra crispiness, roast sweet potatoes on a single layer and avoid overcrowding the pan.
Use full-fat cottage cheese for a richer, creamier texture if preferred.
Swap taco seasoning with homemade spice mix to control sodium and flavor intensity.
Add fresh cilantro or chopped green onions for a fresh, herbal note.
Adjust hot honey to taste or substitute with sriracha honey for a different spicy twist.

Storage

Store any leftover components separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat the sweet potatoes and beef gently in a skillet or microwave before assembling and adding fresh ingredients like avocado and cottage cheese. Drizzle hot honey fresh after reheating for the best flavor.

How to Serve

Two bowls with three main layers are shown on a white marbled surface. Each bowl has a large portion of cooked brown ground meat on one side, bright orange roasted sweet potato cubes on another side, and fresh green chopped avocado pieces next to creamy white cottage cheese drizzled with a light honey-colored syrup. The bowls are arranged closely with a shiny metal spoon nearby and part of a cooking pan filled with cooked meat visible in the top right corner. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use regular honey instead of hot honey?

Yes, you can use regular honey if you prefer a milder sweetness without the heat. Add a small amount of chili flakes if you want to keep some spice.

Is this recipe suitable for meal prep?

Absolutely! Prepare all the components in advance and store them separately. Assemble your bowls fresh when ready to eat for the best texture and flavor.