Hot Honey Ground Beef Bowls
Viral protein-packed bowls with roasted cinnamon sweet potatoes, seasoned taco beef, cottage cheese, fresh avocado, and a sweet-spicy hot honey drizzle. Perfect for meal prep!
Ingredients
- Sweet Potatoes:
- 2 large sweet potatoes about 1.5 lbs, peeled and cubed into 1/4-inch pieces
- Cooking spray or oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Taco Beef:
- 1 lb 93/7 lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 2 tablespoons water
- Bowl Toppings:
- 1 cup 2% low-fat cottage cheese
- 2 medium ripe avocados sliced or cubed
- 1/4 cup hot honey for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a half sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Prep and Season Sweet Potatoes:
- Peel and wash the sweet potatoes, then cut into 1/4-inch cubes. Spread them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray with cooking oil and season with salt, black pepper, and ground cinnamon.
- Roast Sweet Potatoes:
- Bake for 30 minutes, flipping the potatoes halfway through at the 15-minute mark. Season again lightly after flipping. The potatoes are done when golden brown, tender, and slightly crispy on the edges.
- Cook Ground Beef:
- While the sweet potatoes are baking, heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and break it into small pieces using a spatula or meat chopper. Cook for 5-7 minutes until fully browned with no pink remaining.
- Drain and Season:
- Drain any excess liquid from the pan. Add tomato paste, taco seasoning, and water to the beef. Stir well to combine and cook for 1-2 more minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat.
- Prepare Fresh Components:
- While everything cooks, slice or cube the avocados and measure out the cottage cheese.
- Assemble Bowls:
- Divide the roasted sweet potatoes among 4 bowls. Top each with seasoned taco beef, a portion of cottage cheese, and fresh avocado. Finish with a generous drizzle of hot honey over each bowl.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Sweet Potato Shortcut: Save time by purchasing pre-cut sweet potatoes from the produce section. Just season and roast as directed.
Avocado Selection: Choose avocados that yield slightly to gentle pressure. The stem should come off easily. Store ripe avocados in the refrigerator to extend their freshness for several more days.
Customization Ideas: Add extra toppings like shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, pickled red onions, jalapeños, or fresh cilantro for more volume and variety.
Make It Your Own: Use ground chicken or turkey instead of beef. For a vegetarian version, substitute seasoned black beans or lentils for the meat.
Hot Honey Substitute: If you don't have hot honey, mix regular honey with a pinch of red pepper flakes or serve with hot sauce on the side.
Storage Instructions: Store all components separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat the sweet potatoes and taco beef before assembling bowls. Add fresh cottage cheese and avocado just before serving.
Meal Prep Tip: Cook all components on Sunday and store separately. Assemble fresh bowls throughout the week for easy, healthy meals.
Freezing: The seasoned beef freezes well for up to 3 months. Sweet potatoes may become slightly mushy when frozen, so it's best to make them fresh. Do not freeze avocado or cottage cheese. Nutrition Information (Per Serving) Calories: 485 kcal
Protein: 35g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Fiber: 8g
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 580mg Note: Nutrition information is approximate and will vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.
Avocado Selection: Choose avocados that yield slightly to gentle pressure. The stem should come off easily. Store ripe avocados in the refrigerator to extend their freshness for several more days.
Customization Ideas: Add extra toppings like shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, pickled red onions, jalapeños, or fresh cilantro for more volume and variety.
Make It Your Own: Use ground chicken or turkey instead of beef. For a vegetarian version, substitute seasoned black beans or lentils for the meat.
Hot Honey Substitute: If you don't have hot honey, mix regular honey with a pinch of red pepper flakes or serve with hot sauce on the side.
Storage Instructions: Store all components separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat the sweet potatoes and taco beef before assembling bowls. Add fresh cottage cheese and avocado just before serving.
Meal Prep Tip: Cook all components on Sunday and store separately. Assemble fresh bowls throughout the week for easy, healthy meals.
Freezing: The seasoned beef freezes well for up to 3 months. Sweet potatoes may become slightly mushy when frozen, so it's best to make them fresh. Do not freeze avocado or cottage cheese. Nutrition Information (Per Serving) Calories: 485 kcal
Protein: 35g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Fiber: 8g
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 580mg Note: Nutrition information is approximate and will vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.
