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A hot honey cottage cheese sweet potato beef bowl with paprika-seared ground beef, creamy avocado, and roasted sweet potatoes.

Hot Honey Cottage Cheese Sweet Potato Beef Bowl

Rebecca Blumer
A viral weeknight sensation, this bowl combines sweet, spicy, and savory with crispy sweet potatoes, seared beef, cool cottage cheese, and a glossy hot honey finish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 650 kcal

Equipment

  • Air fryer or Baking Sheet
  • Large Skillet
  • Mixing Bowls

Ingredients
 

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 cups cottage cheese
  • 2 avocados cubed or sliced
  • 4 tbsp hot honey

Instructions
 

Season and Cook the Sweet Potatoes

  • In a bowl, toss the cubed sweet potatoes with neutral oil, cinnamon, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  • Air Fryer Method: Arrange the sweet potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 10-15 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden and tender.
    Oven Method: Spread the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet. Roast in a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven for 25-35 minutes, flipping halfway, until caramelized and soft.

Sear the Beef

  • While the sweet potatoes cook, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and break it into large pieces. Let it sit undisturbed for 2-3 minutes to develop a deep brown crust.
  • Stir in the tomato paste and taco seasoning, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Continue cooking until the beef is fully browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat.

Assemble the Bowls

  • Divide the cooked sweet potatoes and savory ground beef among four bowls. Add a generous scoop of cold cottage cheese and the cubed or sliced avocado.
  • Drizzle the hot honey over the top just before serving.

Notes

Chef's Tip: For richer flavor, let the ground beef sear in the hot pan for 2-3 minutes without stirring to develop a deep brown crust before breaking it up completely.
Storage: For meal prep, store the beef, sweet potatoes, and cottage cheese in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Add fresh avocado and assemble just before eating.
Reheating: Warm only the beef and sweet potatoes in the microwave. Add the cold cottage cheese, fresh avocado, and hot honey after reheating to maintain the best texture and temperature contrast.
Variations: For extra fiber, stir rinsed black beans into the beef during the last few minutes of cooking. For a crunchy texture, top with toasted pepitas or fresh cilantro.
Homemade Hot Honey: Create your own by gently warming 1/2 cup of honey with 1-2 tsp of red pepper flakes and 1 tsp of apple cider vinegar. Let it infuse for a few minutes, then strain for a smooth drizzle.
Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.

Nutrition

Calories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 42gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 20mg
Keyword air fryer recipe, Meal Prep, protein bowl, Viral Recipe
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