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Viral Hot Honey Ground Beef Bowl

A hearty and flavorful bowl featuring ground beef and roasted sweet potatoes drizzled with hot honey for a perfect sweet and spicy kick.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb lean ground beef (93% lean recommended)
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes
  • 1 large ripe avocado, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cottage cheese (use low-fat or full-fat as preferred)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
Seasonings and Oils
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 packet taco seasoning (or about 2 tbsp homemade taco mix)
  • 2 tbsp hot honey (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss the cubed sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Spread them on a rimmed baking sheet.
  3. Roast until edges caramelize and centers are tender, about 40–45 minutes, flipping once halfway through.
Cooking the Beef
  1. While the potatoes roast, warm the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Sauté the chopped onion until soft and translucent, about 5–7 minutes.
  3. Add the ground beef, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks.
  4. Sprinkle in the taco seasoning and a splash of water if needed; simmer until the beef is well-browned.
  5. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
Assembly
  1. Divide the roasted sweet potatoes and seasoned beef between bowls.
  2. Add sliced avocado and spoonfuls of cottage cheese alongside the warm components.
  3. Drizzle each bowl with hot honey to taste and garnish with optional toppings like cilantro, lime, or red pepper flakes.

Notes

This meal can be customized easily. Use quinoa or brown rice instead of sweet potatoes for a different twist. Leftovers last in the fridge for about 4 days and can be frozen for up to 3 months, just reheat thoroughly before serving.