Description

This Hot Honey Ground Beef Bowl recipe features tender roasted sweet potatoes, flavorful spiced ground beef, creamy cottage cheese, and fresh avocado, all topped with a drizzle of spicy-sweet hot honey. It’s a satisfying, balanced meal perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, combining savory, sweet, and creamy textures in every bite.

Ingredients

Scale

Sweet Potato

1 1/2 lbs sweet potato (680 g), peeled and diced into ~1/4″ cubes
Salt, to taste
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
Splash of water

Bowl Toppings

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 Oven and Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a half baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Roast Sweet Potatoes: Place the diced sweet potatoes on the prepared baking sheet, lightly spray with cooking spray, then season with salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Roast for 30 minutes, flipping the potatoes halfway through and seasoning again to ensure even cooking and flavor.
Cook Ground Beef: While the sweet potatoes roast, heat a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until fully browned and no pink remains, about 5 minutes. Drain off any excess liquid.
Flavor the Beef: Stir in the tomato paste, taco seasoning, and a small splash of water to the cooked beef. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring well so the flavors meld. Remove the pan from heat once combined.
Assemble the Bowls: Divide the roasted sweet potatoes evenly among serving bowls. Top with the spiced ground beef, dollops of cottage cheese, and slices of fresh avocado.
Finish with Hot Honey: Drizzle hot honey over each bowl to add a delightful spicy-sweet kick. Serve immediately and enjoy your nutritious and flavorful hot honey ground beef bowls.

Notes

You can adjust the level of cinnamon and hot honey to taste depending on your preference for sweetness and heat.
Using 93/7 lean ground beef keeps the dish lower in fat while maintaining flavor.
For a dairy-free version, substitute the cottage cheese with a plant-based alternative or omit it entirely.
Leftover ingredients can be refrigerated and assembled fresh for meal prep during the week.
If hot honey is unavailable, mix honey and a pinch of chili flakes as a substitute.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: hot honey ground beef bowl, roasted sweet potato bowl, healthy ground beef recipe, taco beef bowl, sweet and spicy dinner