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Viral hot honey ground beef bowl with colorful veggies and grains

Viral Hot Honey Ground Beef Bowl

A colorful and satisfying dish combining sweet potatoes, savory ground beef, and creamy avocado, all drizzled with hot honey.
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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: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bowl
  • 1 lb lean ground beef (93% lean recommended) Can substitute with ground turkey or lentils for a vegetarian option.
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes Regular potatoes or butternut squash can be used as alternatives.
  • 1 ripe avocado, thinly sliced A good source of healthy fats.
  • 1 cup cottage cheese Can substitute with Greek yogurt if preferred.
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 packet taco seasoning (or about 2 tbsp homemade taco mix) Ensure gluten-free if necessary.
  • 2 tbsp hot honey Store-bought or homemade (mix equal parts honey and chili flakes).
Spices
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Method
 

Roasting Sweet Potatoes
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss cubed sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  3. Spread in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and roast until caramelized and tender, about 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Cooking Beef
  1. While the potatoes roast, warm the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5–7 minutes.
  3. Add the ground beef, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks. Sprinkle in the taco seasoning and a splash of water if needed.
  4. Let it simmer until well-browned and seasoning clings to the beef, then adjust salt and pepper.
Assembly
  1. Divide roasted sweet potatoes and seasoned beef between bowls.
  2. Top each bowl with sliced avocado and spoonfuls of cottage cheese.
  3. Drizzle with hot honey to taste and garnish with optional toppings.

Notes

Store leftovers in airtight containers, keeping components separate to maintain texture. Can freeze beef and sweet potatoes for up to three months.
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