Description
This Hot Honey Ground Beef Bowl is a flavorful and hearty dish combining roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned ground beef, creamy cottage cheese, fresh avocado, and a drizzle of spicy hot honey for a perfect balanced meal. It’s quick to prepare and packed with delicious ingredients, ideal for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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Sweet Potatoes
- 1 1/2 lbs sweet potato (680 g), peeled and diced into ~1/4″ cubes
Seasonings for Sweet Potatoes
- Salt, pepper, cinnamon, to taste
Ground Beef
- 1 lb 93/7 lean ground beef
- 1 tbsp tomato paste (16 g)
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Water (a splash, approximately 1-2 tbsp)
Other Ingredients
- 2 cups 2% low fat cottage cheese (452 g)
- 4 small avocados (400 g)
- 2 tbsp hot honey (42 g)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare sweet potatoes: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss the diced sweet potatoes with a light spray of cooking spray, salt, pepper, and a little cinnamon. Spread them evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake sweet potatoes: Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through to ensure even roasting. Re-season if necessary after flipping.
- Cook the ground beef: While the sweet potatoes are baking, heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula until fully browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Drain excess liquid if needed.
- Add seasonings to beef: Stir in tomato paste, taco seasoning, a splash of water (about 1-2 tbsp), and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until well combined and heated through. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide roasted sweet potatoes between bowls. Top with the seasoned ground beef, followed by a generous scoop of cottage cheese, and slices of fresh avocado.
- Finish with hot honey: Drizzle hot honey over the assembled bowls. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute sweet potatoes with regular white or yellow potatoes if preferred.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle chopped cilantro or a squeeze of lime over the bowls before serving.
- This dish can be customized with additional toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or jalapeños.
- To make it vegan, substitute the beef with plant-based grounds and use dairy-free cottage cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 730 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
