Sweet Potato Beef Bowl with Hot Honey
This Sweet Potato Beef Bowl with Hot Honey combines roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned ground beef, black beans, and creamy toppings.It is a high-protein and easy dinner recipe perfect for meal prep.Finished with a drizzle of hot honey for sweet and spicy flavor.
Ingredients
- 1¼ pounds sweet potatoes diced
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1½ teaspoons all-purpose season salt
- 16 ounces cottage cheese
- 6 ounces cooked black beans
- 1 small ripe avocado sliced or diced
- 2 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- Hot honey for drizzling
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the diced sweet potatoes to the baking sheet. Drizzle with avocado oil and season with kosher salt, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Toss until evenly coated.
- Roast the sweet potatoes for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and lightly caramelized.
- While the sweet potatoes roast, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it into crumbles with a spatula, until browned and fully cooked.
- Drain excess fat if needed. Sprinkle the beef with season salt and stir well to combine.
- Assemble the Sweet Potato Beef Bowl with Hot Honey by dividing the roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned beef, and black beans between serving bowls.
- Top each bowl with cottage cheese, avocado, shredded cheddar cheese, and a drizzle of hot honey.
- Finish with freshly ground black pepper and additional kosher salt if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Ground turkey or chicken can replace the beef for a lighter variation.
- Pinto beans or kidney beans work well instead of black beans.
- Add fresh cilantro, green onions, or lime wedges for extra freshness.
- This beef bowl recipe tastes delicious warm or chilled.