Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl Recipe
This Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl is a comforting and flavorful meal featuring roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned ground beef, creamy avocado, and cottage cheese, all drizzled with a spicy-sweet hot honey glaze. Perfect for a family-friendly dinner that blends hearty ingredients with a modern twist on classic comfort food.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Main 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 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade mix)
- 2 tbsp hot honey (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Gather all your ingredients and tools including a cutting board, knife, skillet, baking sheet, and serving bowls to ensure a smooth cooking process.
- Roasting the Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Toss the diced sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, cinnamon, salt, and pepper until they are well coated. Spread the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 40-45 minutes, stirring halfway through, until they are tender and slightly crispy.
- Sautéing the Onions: Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced yellow onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the onions are soft and translucent.
- Cooking the Ground Beef: Add the lean ground beef to the skillet with the onions. Season with taco seasoning and cook for about 7-10 minutes, breaking apart the beef with a spatula to ensure even browning until fully cooked.
- Preparing Avocado and Cottage Cheese: While the beef cooks, slice the avocado and set it aside. Prepare the cottage cheese to serve either cold or warmed, depending on your preference.
- Assembling the Bowl: In serving bowls, layer the roasted sweet potatoes at the bottom, followed by a hearty portion of the seasoned ground beef on top.
- Adding Avocado and Cottage Cheese: Gently place the sliced avocado over the beef layer and add a generous scoop of cottage cheese beside the avocado.
- Finishing Touch: Drizzle hot honey over the entire bowl. Optionally, garnish with chopped cilantro, a sprinkling of red pepper flakes, or a wedge of lime for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Keep an eye on the sweet potatoes while roasting to avoid overcooking.
- Fresh herbs and seasonal vegetables can be added to enhance the flavor and texture.
- Adjust spices and hot honey quantities based on your personal heat preference.
Keywords: Comfort Food, Family-Friendly, Ground Beef, Hot Honey, Sweet Potatoes
