Viral Hot Honey Sweet Potato Beef Bowl is an easy, high-protein meal made of taco-spiced ground beef, air-fried sweet potatoes, cottage cheese, and avocado, and a drizzle of hot honey to tie everything together. The beef is seasoned with homemade taco seasoning that is made of pantry staples, and air-frying sweet potatoes makes them so sweet in a short time.
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If you've been scrolling social media looking for healthy recipe ideas, chances are you've seen this bowl! Whether you're meal prepping for the week or whipping up a quick dinner on weekdays, this high-protein bowl is an easy and delicious way to nourish your body and soul after a long day.
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What Is a Hot Honey Sweet Potato Beef Bowl?
A Hot Honey Sweet Potato Beef Bowl is a TikTok famous meal combining roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned ground beef, creamy cottage cheese, avocado, and a drizzle of hot honey. This viral dish balances sweet, spicy, savory, and creamy elements, making it a satisfying and high-protein bowl perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
I was very skeptical about this meal before trying, especially the cottage cheese part. I used to think cottage cheese was overhyped on social media. But I was totally wrong! This easy meal hits every spot I crave: sweet, spicy, and creamy. And lean and clean cottage cheese works as a creamy sauce without hassle.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
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This recipe was trending on social media for a reason! It's easy to make and so delicious. A combination of taco-seasoned beef, air-fried sweet potato, cottage cheese, and avocado is so satisfying and addictive.
High Protein
Packed with seasoned beef and cottage cheese, this high-protein meal keeps you full and nourished longer.
Easy and Customizable
Add your spin on this simple recipe by adding your favorite garnish and sauces like cilantro, green onions, sriracha, and chili crunch.
Ingredients
For the Bowl
- Sweet potatoes
- Cinnamon
- Ground beef
- Tomato paste
- Cottage cheese
- Avocados
- Hot honey
For the Homemade Taco Seasoning
- Chili powder
- Ground cumin
- Smoked paprika
- Oregano
- Garlic
- Onion
- Salt
- Back pepper
- Cayenne pepper
You can also use 2 to 3 tablespoons of store-bought premixed taco seasoning
Instructions
Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Toss the sweet potatoes with 2 Tablespoons of olive oil, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Spread them in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F for 10-13 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until tender and golden on the edges. Work in batches if necessary.
Homemade Taco Seasoning: In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients of the taco seasoning.
Cook the Beef: Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned. Stir in the taco seasoning and tomato paste. Add a splash of water if necessary.
Serve: In serving bowls, divide the beef, sweet potatoes, cottage cheese, and avocados. Drizzle the hot honey and enjoy.
Serving Suggestions
You can add toppings and sauces to make it even flavorful and your own. Try some of these ideas below!
- Herbs: cilantro, green onions, chives, and basil.
- Sauces: sriracha, chili crunch, and kiwpie mayo.
- Pickles: pickled red onion, pickled jalapeno, and kimchi.
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Viral Hot Honey Sweet Potato Beef Bowl with Cottage Cheese
Ingredients
For the Bowl
- 2 medium sweet potatoes cubed into ½ inch pieces
- 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 2 avocados peeled, seeded, and sliced
- Hot honey for serving
- Salt
For the homemade taco seasoning * see note
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon garlic
- ¼ teaspoon onion
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- A dash of cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Toss the sweet potatoes with 2 Tablespoons of olive oil, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Spread them in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F for 10-13 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until tender and golden on the edges. Work in batches if necessary.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients of the taco seasoning.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned. Stir in the taco seasoning and tomato paste. Add a splash of water if necessary.
- In serving bowls, divide the beef, sweet potatoes, cottage cheese, and avocados. Drizzle the hot honey and enjoy. **See note for garnish suggestion.
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Notes
- Herbs: cilantro, green onions, chives, and basil.
- Sauces: sriracha, chili crunch, and kiwpie mayo.
- Pickles: pickled red onion, pickled jalapeno, and kimchi.
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