Name: Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American Fusion
Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp cinnamon; 1/2 tsp salt; Pinch of black pepper; 1 lb lean ground beef (93% preferred); 1 yellow onion, diced; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 taco seasoning packet (or 2 tbsp homemade taco seasoning); 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat); 1 avocado, sliced; 2 tbsp hot honey (store-bought or homemade); Optional garnishes: chopped cilantro, red pepper flakes, lime wedge

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Introduction

This Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl is a delicious mix of savory and sweet with a spicy kick that’s perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. Roasted sweet potatoes add a touch of natural sweetness, while the hot honey drizzle brings exciting heat. Simple ingredients come together to create a meal everyone will crave.

A bowl with four clear sections of food sits on a white marbled texture; the bowl is grey ceramic with a speckled pattern. On the left, there are bright orange pieces of grilled sweet potato, slightly charred on edges. Next to it is a dark brown, crumbly cooked ground meat, sprinkled with small bits of green herbs. To the right of the meat, there are thin, pale green slices of avocado with a smooth, creamy texture, topped with a dark brown drizzle. The bottom right corner holds white crumbled cheese, with some of the same dark brown drizzle on top, and a few scattered green herb pieces. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef (93% preferred)
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 avocado, sliced
1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
1 yellow onion, diced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 taco seasoning packet (or 2 tbsp homemade)
2 tbsp hot honey (store-bought or homemade)
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp cinnamon
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into small, even cubes. Toss them with 1 tbsp olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast for 40–45 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even caramelization.
Step 2: While the potatoes roast, heat the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced yellow onion and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until softened and translucent.
Step 3: Add the ground beef to the skillet. Break it apart with a spatula and cook until browned and no longer pink, about 8–10 minutes. Stir in the taco seasoning and mix well to coat the beef evenly.
Step 4: To assemble, divide the roasted sweet potatoes between bowls. Top with the seasoned ground beef, sliced avocado, and a scoop of cottage cheese.
Step 5: Drizzle each bowl with hot honey to taste. Garnish with chopped cilantro, red pepper flakes, or a lime wedge if you like for extra brightness and heat.

Tips & Variations

For a creamier texture, blend the cottage cheese before adding it to your bowl.
Adjust the amount of hot honey depending on your preferred heat level.
Try swapping ground beef for ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a different twist.
Serve with a side of greens or black beans for added nutrition.

Storage

Store leftover components separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to maintain texture. Reheat sweet potatoes and beef gently on the stove or in the microwave. Add fresh avocado slices and cottage cheese when ready to serve to keep them fresh.

How to Serve

A bowl filled with four main layers, each sectioned side by side. On the left, there are bright orange roasted sweet potato cubes with slight char marks. Next to it, minced brown cooked beef with a light sprinkle of green herbs on top. On the right of the beef, white crumbled cheese is stacked loosely, drizzled with a dark sauce. The far-right side has thin slices of green avocado arranged in a neat fan shape, also drizzled with the same dark sauce and garnished with a few small green herb pieces. The bowl itself is a speckled gray inside and sits on a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make this recipe vegetarian?

Yes, you can substitute the ground beef with plant-based meat alternatives or cooked beans for a vegetarian version that still packs plenty of flavor.

How spicy is the hot honey?

The heat level depends on the brand or recipe of the hot honey you use. It usually adds a mild to medium kick with a sweet balance. Adjust the amount you drizzle to suit your spice tolerance.