Hot Honey Cottage Cheese Beef Bowl
(Viral high-protein bowl – serves 4)
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled & cubed
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 tbsp olive oil (or neutral oil)
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 tbsp tomato paste (optional but recommended)
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 2 avocados, sliced or cubed
- Hot honey (store-bought or homemade), to taste
- Salt & black pepper
- Optional: pinch of cinnamon for the potatoes
Instructions
- Cook the sweet potatoes
Toss cubed sweet potatoes with 1–2 tbsp oil, salt, pepper, and a pinch of cinnamon (if using).- Air fryer: 400°F for 10–15 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden and tender.
- Oven: 425°F for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Cook the beef
Heat remaining oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Add ground beef and break it up. Stir in taco seasoning and tomato paste.
Cook 6–8 minutes until browned and cooked through. Season with salt & pepper if needed. - Assemble the bowls
Divide sweet potatoes and beef into 4 bowls.
Top each with a generous scoop of cottage cheese and avocado.
Drizzle generously with hot honey.
Quick Tips
- Homemade hot honey: Warm ¼ cup honey with ½ tsp chili flakes (or cayenne) for 1–2 minutes.
- Make it higher protein: Use 93/7 lean beef + low-fat cottage cheese.
- Meal prep: Keep components separate and assemble when ready.
Enjoy! Ready in about 25–30 minutes.
