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hot honey ground beef bowl

Hot Honey Ground Beef Bowl

A sweet, spicy, creamy ground beef bowl with roasted sweet potatoes, taco-seasoned beef, cottage cheese, avocado, and hot honey. A practical high-protein option for meal prep.
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Total Time 30 minutes
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2-3 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 2-3 tbsp no-salt-added tomato sauce
  • Sweet potatoes
  • Avocado oil
  • Salt
  • Cinnamon
  • Garlic powder
  • Smoked paprika
  • Cottage cheese
  • Avocado
  • Hot honey

Equipment

  • Rimmed baking sheet
  • 10–12 inch skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Cube the sweet potatoes and toss them with avocado oil, salt, cinnamon, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
  2. Roast the sweet potatoes at 375°F for 25–30 minutes, turning once, until tender and caramelized.
  3. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 3–6 minutes until no pink remains.
  4. Drain excess grease if needed.
  5. Add the taco seasoning and no-salt-added tomato sauce to the beef.
  6. Simmer for 2–3 minutes so the seasonings blend into the beef.
  7. Divide the roasted sweet potatoes and seasoned beef among bowls or meal-prep containers.
  8. Add cottage cheese and sliced avocado.
  9. Finish with a drizzle of hot honey to your preferred heat level.

Notes

Total Time (full range): 30–40 minutes — number shown reflects lower bound.
The article suggests portioning the recipe into 4–6 meal-prep containers.
Nutrition varies by ingredients and portions; the article gives a range of 574–703 calories per serving.