Viral Hot Honey Ground Beef Bowl
This Viral Hot Honey Ground Beef Bowl is a spicy-sweet combo with crispy sweet potatoes and creamy cottage cheese, topped with hot honey and cilantro.
Cottage cheese gets blended with garlic until silky, sweet potatoes roast until crispy, and ground beef cooks with taco seasoning. Layer it all in a bowl and drizzle with hot honey for a high-protein meal that is as satisfying as it is easy.
Why You’ll Love This Hot Honey Ground Beef Bowl
- High protein: beef plus cottage cheese.
- Sweet heat: hot honey on crispy sweet potatoes.
- Meal prep friendly: easy to pack.
- 7 ingredients: simple and satisfying.
Hot Honey Ground Beef Bowl Ingredients
Ground Beef
Grass-fed ground beef cooked with taco seasoning.
Sweet Potatoes
Cubed and roasted until crispy.
Cottage Cheese and Garlic
Blended into a creamy base.
Hot Honey
Drizzled on top.
Cilantro
Fresh garnish.
Good to Know: This bowl is gluten-free when your taco seasoning is gluten-free.
How to Make a Hot Honey Ground Beef Bowl
Step 1: Roast the Sweet Potatoes
Preheat the oven to 425°F and roast the sweet potatoes for 30 minutes until crispy.
Step 2: Blend the Cottage Cheese
Blend the cottage cheese with salt, pepper, and garlic until smooth.
Step 3: Cook the Beef
Sauté the ground beef with taco seasoning until fully cooked.
Step 4: Build the Bowl
Layer the cottage cheese, sweet potatoes, and beef. Drizzle with hot honey and top with cilantro and avocado if you like.
Carly’s Expert Tips
- Cut small cubes. Smaller pieces get crispier.
- Don’t crowd the pan. Sweet potatoes need space to crisp.
- Blend well. Silky cottage cheese is the key.
- Adjust the heat. Use regular honey for a milder bowl.
Make It Your Own
- Ground turkey: Swap for beef.
- Rice: Add a scoop of rice.
- Avocado: Add sliced avocado.
- Greek yogurt: Use instead of cottage cheese.
Make-Ahead and Meal Prep: Roast the sweet potatoes, cook the beef, and blend the cottage cheese ahead. Store separately and build bowls all week.
What to Serve With a Hot Honey Ground Beef Bowl
This bowl is a full meal. Add pickled onions, salsa, or a side salad for extra freshness.
Storing and Reheating
Fridge: Store components separately for up to 4 days.
Reheat: Warm the beef and potatoes, then add cold cottage cheese.
Freezer: Freeze cooked beef for up to 3 months.
What People Ask About Hot Honey Ground Beef Bowl
Can I use ground turkey?
Yes. It works great.
Do I have to blend the cottage cheese?
No, but blending makes it creamy and smooth.
Can I air fry the sweet potatoes?
Yes. Air fry at 400°F for about 15 to 18 minutes.
Is this good for meal prep?
Yes. Store the parts separately.
Viral Hot Honey Ground Beef Bowl
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and roast the sweet potatoes for 30 minutes until crispy.
- Add salt, pepper, and two garlic cloves to the cottage cheese. Blend using a blender or immersion blender until smooth and creamy.
- Sauté the ground beef with taco seasoning until fully cooked.
- Assemble the bowl by layering the creamy cottage cheese, roasted sweet potatoes, and seasoned ground beef. Drizzle hot honey on top and garnish with cilantro. Optionally, add avocado for extra flavor.
Nutrition
Notes
- For extra crispiness, cut the sweet potatoes into smaller cubes before roasting.
- If you prefer a milder flavor, reduce the amount of hot honey or use regular honey instead.
- Adding avocado to the bowl enhances the creaminess and balances the spicy-sweet flavors.
