Hot Honey Sweet Potato Beef Bowl, Creamy and Fast
A quick, craveable bowl that balances sweet heat with cool creaminess, featuring cinnamon-kissed roasted sweet potatoes, taco-spiced ground beef, cottage cheese, avocado, and a hot-honey drizzle.
Equipment
- Oven
- Large sheet pan
- Parchment paper
- Large skillet
- Knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and diced 1/2–3/4 inch (about 1 1/2 lb / 680 g)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp fine salt divided
- 1/2 tsp black pepper divided
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon optional
- 1 lb lean ground beef (85–93%)
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 Tbsp taco seasoning plus more to taste
- 2–4 Tbsp water or beef broth
- 2 cups cottage cheese (2% or full-fat)
- 1–2 small avocados sliced or diced
- 2–4 Tbsp hot honey for drizzling to taste
- chopped red onion optional garnish
- chopped cilantro optional garnish
- lime wedges optional garnish
Instructions
- Prep and heat: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large sheet pan with parchment for easy cleanup. If using an air fryer, set it to 400°F (200°C).
- Roast the sweet potatoes: Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, and cinnamon. Spread in a single layer on the sheet pan. Roast 20 minutes, stir, then roast 8–12 minutes more until edges are browned and centers are tender. Air fryer option: cook 12–18 minutes, shaking halfway, until crisp-tender. Avoid crowding (use 2 pans or air-fry in batches) so cubes brown instead of steaming.
- Brown the beef: While the potatoes roast, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking into small crumbles, until no longer pink and lightly browned, 5–7 minutes. Spoon off excess fat if needed, leaving about 1–2 tsp for flavor.
- Season the beef: Stir in tomato paste and taco seasoning. Add 2–4 Tbsp water or broth to help the spices coat the meat. Simmer 1–2 minutes, stirring, until glossy and well seasoned. Taste and adjust salt.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide roasted sweet potatoes among 3–4 bowls. Top with the seasoned beef. Add generous spoonfuls of cottage cheese and avocado.
- Finish with heat and sweetness: Drizzle hot honey over each bowl right before serving. Add red onion, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime if using.
- Serve: Bring hot honey to the table for anyone who wants extra; serve promptly while the base is warm and toppings are cool.
Nutrition
Calories: 610kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 37gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 820mgPotassium: 1180mgFiber: 9gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 1600IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 4.8mg
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