Hot Honey Sweet Potato Beef Bowl
A flavorful and protein-packed bowl featuring roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned ground beef, creamy cottage cheese, and a sweet-spicy hot honey drizzle for a quick and satisfying meal.
Equipment
- 1 air fryer or oven if unavailable
- 1 large skillet for cooking ground beef
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon optional
- 1 pound lean ground beef 90% lean preferred
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 2 avocados cubed or sliced (optional)
- 4 tablespoons hot honey or to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toss the cubed sweet potatoes with oil, salt, pepper, and cinnamon if using.
- Arrange sweet potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 10 to 15 minutes, shaking halfway through, until golden and tender.
- While sweet potatoes cook, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef and break it apart while browning.
- Stir in tomato paste and taco seasoning, cooking until beef is fully browned and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Divide roasted sweet potatoes and seasoned beef evenly among four bowls.
- Top each bowl with cottage cheese and optional avocado.
- Drizzle generously with hot honey and serve immediately.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket for crispy potatoes.
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter protein.
- Omit avocado for fewer calories.
- Store ingredients separately for best meal prep results.
- Roast sweet potatoes in the oven at 425°F for 20-25 minutes if no air fryer is available.