Healthy Hot Honey Ground Beef Bowls
These bold Hot Honey Ground Beef Bowls combine caramelized sweet potatoes, savory beef, and creamy cottage cheese for a satisfying, high-protein meal prep favorite with a sweet-heat finish.
Equipment
- Large baking sheet
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
- 4.5 cups cubed sweet potatoes
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 Tablespoon taco seasoning
- 2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 large avocado
- 4 Tablespoons hot honey
Instructions
Roast the Sweet Potatoes
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F to ensure the sheet pan gets hot enough for proper caramelization.
- Spread the cubed sweet potatoes on a large baking sheet and spray with avocado oil, then sprinkle with salt, pepper, and cinnamon.
- Toss until the potatoes are evenly coated and roast for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through so both sides get bronzed edges and a warm aroma.
Brown the Beef for Deep Flavor
- While the potatoes are roasting, set a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the ground beef until it is deeply browned in spots to develop the Maillard reaction.
- Stir in the tomato paste and taco seasoning, letting them coat the beef and toast slightly until the mixture smells fragrant and savory.
- Add a teaspoon of low-sodium soy sauce and stir as the beef simmers briefly to create a deep umami base that balances the sweetness of the honey.
Assemble Your Bowls
- Spoon the roasted sweet potatoes and the savory beef into bowls.
- Add dollops of cottage cheese and fresh avocado slices for a cool, creamy contrast.
- Finish with a generous drizzle of hot honey over the entire bowl while the potatoes are still steamy.
Notes
Safety Tip: High heat can make cottage cheese separate and weep, so only reheat the beef and potatoes, then add the cottage cheese cold at the end for a creamy texture.
Cooking Tip: Ensure sweet potatoes have plenty of breathing room on the baking sheet; if the pan is crowded, they will steam and turn soft instead of getting crispy browned corners.
Storage Tip: Store cooked beef and sweet potatoes together in an airtight container for up to 4 days, but keep the cottage cheese and avocado separate to maintain freshness.
Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.
Nutrition
Calories: 465kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 34gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 840mgPotassium: 920mgFiber: 9gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 380IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 4.5mg
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