Sweet Potato Beef Bowl with Hot Honey and Cottage Cheese Recipe (Viral TikTok Recipe!)
A flavorful and comforting Sweet Potato Beef Bowl featuring roasted sweet potatoes, savory ground beef, creamy cottage cheese, and a spicy-sweet hot honey drizzle. This viral TikTok-inspired recipe combines nutrition and indulgence in a quick, easy-to-make bowl perfect for lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course, Bowl
- Method: Roasting, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American, Fusion
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Protein
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 avocado, sliced
Dairy
- 1 cup cottage cheese
Oils and Condiments
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup hot honey (honey mixed with chili flakes or cayenne pepper)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash, peel, and dice the sweet potatoes into bite-sized cubes. Drizzle them with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss well to coat.
- Roast the Sweet Potatoes: Spread the sweet potato cubes evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, tossing halfway through, until tender and slightly caramelized.
- Cook the Ground Beef: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart, and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper.
- Create the Hot Honey Drizzle: In a small bowl, combine honey with a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili flakes, adjusting the spice level to your preference.
- Assemble the Bowl: Layer the roasted sweet potatoes as the base, top with the cooked ground beef, add a generous scoop of cottage cheese, drizzle with the hot honey, and finish with sliced avocado on top.
Notes
- For a leaner alternative, swap ground beef for ground turkey or plant-based crumbles.
- Shallots can be substituted for onions for a milder flavor.
- Greek yogurt can be used instead of cottage cheese for a tangier taste.
- Adjust the spiciness of the hot honey by varying the amount of cayenne or chili flakes.
- Use guacamole in place of sliced avocado for a creamier texture.
- Store leftovers separately to maintain texture, especially the avocado and hot honey drizzle.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
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