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Viral Hot Honey Ground Beef Bowl

A flavor-packed bowl featuring roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and a drizzle of hot honey. Perfect for meal prep with high protein and fiber!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb lean ground beef (93% lean recommended)
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes
  • 1 ripe avocado, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cottage cheese (use low-fat or full-fat as preferred)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
Seasonings and Oils
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 packet taco seasoning (or about 2 tbsp homemade taco mix)
  • 2 tbsp hot honey (store-bought or whisked up at home)
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss the cubed sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  3. Spread them in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast until the edges caramelize and the centers are tender, about 40–45 minutes, flipping once halfway through.
Cooking
  1. While the potatoes roast, warm the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Sauté the chopped onion until soft and translucent, about 5–7 minutes.
  3. Add the ground beef, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks. Sprinkle in the taco seasoning and a splash of water if needed; simmer until the beef is well-browned.
  4. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as desired.
Assembly
  1. Divide the roasted sweet potatoes and seasoned beef between bowls.
  2. Add sliced avocado and spoonfuls of cottage cheese alongside the warm components.
  3. Drizzle each bowl with hot honey to taste. Garnish with chopped cilantro, a squeeze of lime, red pepper flakes, or sliced scallions if desired.

Notes

This bowl is perfect for meal prep! It keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days and can be frozen separately for up to 3 months. Just reheat everything when ready to eat. Swap proteins as desired or make it vegan with lentils or crumbled tofu.