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Hot Honey Beef Bowl

A protein-packed hot honey beef bowl featuring roasted sweet potatoes, savory ground beef, creamy cottage cheese, and a drizzle of hot honey.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the roasted sweet potatoes
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 4 cups)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the beef mixture
  • 1 lb lean ground beef (90/10 or 93/7)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (only if needed)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp hot honey (plus more for drizzle)
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or lime juice)
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)
For serving
  • 1 cup cottage cheese (about 1/2 cup per bowl)
  • 1 each avocado, sliced
  • chopped cilantro or green onion (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F.
  2. Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, smoked paprika, and pepper.
  3. Spread them on a sheet pan and roast for 22–28 minutes, flipping halfway through, until browned and slightly charred on the edges.
Cooking the beef
  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add your ground beef and cook for 6–8 minutes, breaking it up until browned.
  3. Drain excess grease if necessary.
  4. Add the garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if you’re feeling spicy). Cook for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Stir in the hot honey, soy sauce, and vinegar. Let it simmer for 1–2 minutes until the beef looks glossy and sticky.
Assembly
  1. Divide the roasted sweet potatoes between 2 bowls.
  2. Top with the hot honey beef, then add a scoop of cottage cheese and sliced avocado.
  3. Drizzle with a little extra hot honey and sprinkle on optional cilantro/green onion before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove until warmed through. Try swapping ground turkey or chicken for the beef, and add fresh greens like spinach for an extra nutritional boost.