Hot Honey Sweet Potato Bowls with Ground Beef and Cottage Cheese

I finally tried a homemade version of the viral sweet potato hot honey ground beef bowls — the ones served with cottage cheese, roasted sweet potatoes and ripe avocado — and they absolutely live up to the hype. I topped mine with a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning and enjoyed it scooped up with tortilla chips. The flavor contrast of savory seasoned beef, sweet roasted sweet potatoes, creamy cottage cheese and buttery avocado is really satisfying, and the bowls come together fast.

Sweet Potato Hot Honey Ground Beef Bowls

Overview: These bowls combine seasoned ground beef, roasted sweet potatoes, creamy cottage cheese and sliced avocado for a satisfying meal that’s high in protein and big on flavor. They’re ideal for a quick weekday lunch or dinner when you want something filling and balanced without a lot of fuss. The recipe serves 4 and can be ready in about 30 minutes.

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1/2 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning)
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced into 1-inch cubes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cups cottage cheese
• 2 medium avocados, sliced
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional toppings

• Hot honey, to drizzle
• Everything bagel seasoning, to finish

Instructions

1. Preheat an air fryer or a 425°F (220°C) oven. Toss the diced sweet potatoes with the olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Air fry at 400°F for 10–15 minutes or roast in the oven until fork tender and lightly caramelized, shaking or stirring halfway through cooking.
2. While the potatoes cook, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and break it up into small pieces. Sprinkle in the taco seasoning and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. Divide the warm sweet potatoes and seasoned ground beef evenly among four bowls. Add about 1/2 cup cottage cheese to each bowl (or divide the 2 cups total) and top with sliced avocado.
4. Finish each bowl with a drizzle of hot honey and a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning if you like. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
5. Serve immediately while the sweet potatoes and beef are warm. These bowls are great with tortilla chips for scooping or simply enjoyed with a fork.

Tips and Variations

• If you don’t have an air fryer, roast the sweet potatoes on a sheet pan at 425°F for 20–25 minutes, tossing once for even browning.
• Use ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option, but keep in mind the fat and flavor profile will change slightly.
• Swap cottage cheese for Greek yogurt or crumbled feta for a tangier finish.
• For extra vegetables, add roasted bell peppers, corn, or black beans to the bowl when assembling.
• Make it meal-prep friendly: store components separately in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and assemble just before eating to keep avocados fresh.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is an approximation for one serving when the recipe yields four servings:

• Calories: 664 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 32 g
• Protein: 34 g
• Fat: 46 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 8 g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as a general estimate.