Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl Recipe
A flavorful and hearty Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl featuring roasted sweet potatoes, creamy avocado, and cottage cheese, drizzled with a spicy-sweet hot honey sauce for a perfect balance of savory and heat. This dish combines nutritious ingredients for a satisfying meal that’s easy to prepare and packed with bold flavors.
- Author: Lena
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ground Beef and Seasoning
- 1 lb lean ground beef (93% lean preferred)
- 1 taco seasoning packet (or 2 tbsp homemade taco seasoning)
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Assembly and Garnish
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
- 2 tbsp hot honey (store-bought or homemade)
- Optional garnish: chopped cilantro, red pepper flakes, lime wedge
- Prep and Roast Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). In a bowl, toss the peeled and diced sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, cinnamon, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Spread the sweet potatoes out in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast in the oven for 40 to 45 minutes, stirring once halfway through to ensure even cooking and caramelization.
- Cook Ground Beef: While the sweet potatoes roast, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced yellow onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the ground beef to the skillet, sprinkle with taco seasoning, salt, and pepper, and cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat if desired.
- Assemble Bowls: To assemble, start by layering a generous portion of the roasted sweet potatoes in each bowl. Top with the seasoned ground beef, then add sliced avocado and a scoop of cottage cheese for creaminess.
- Add Hot Honey: Drizzle 2 tablespoons of hot honey evenly over each bowl. For extra flavor, garnish with chopped cilantro, a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, or a lime wedge if you like. Serve immediately for a warm and satisfying meal.
Notes
- You can customize the heat level by adjusting the amount of hot honey or adding more red pepper flakes.
- For a gluten-free option, ensure the taco seasoning packet is gluten-free or make your own seasoning blend.
- Homemade hot honey can be made by gently heating honey with chili flakes to infuse heat.
- To make this dish vegetarian, substitute ground beef with cooked lentils or plant-based meat alternatives.
- Leftover roasted sweet potatoes and beef can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated before assembling the bowl.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
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