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Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl

Sweet and Spicy Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl You’ll Crave

This Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl is a vibrant comfort food with sweet, savory, and spicy flavors, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Mixture
  • 1 pound Lean Ground Beef (93%) Substitute with ground turkey or bison for lighter option.
  • 2 tablespoons Taco Seasoning Consider homemade for a personal touch.
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Shallots or leeks can be used as alternatives.
For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 2 large Sweet Potatoes Can substitute with roasted butternut squash or carrots.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Avocado oil can be substituted.
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Adjust according to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Adjust according to taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon Adjust according to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust according to taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper Adjust according to taste.
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese Greek yogurt or vegan yogurt can be used.
  • 1 medium Avocado Omit or replace with extra cottage cheese for a lighter dish.
  • 1/4 cup Hot Honey Regular honey mixed with hot sauce can control the heat.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 40–45 minutes, stirring halfway.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced yellow onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until translucent.
  4. Add lean ground beef to the skillet. Break it up and stir in taco seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 6–8 minutes until browned.
  5. Assemble the bowls by layering roasted sweet potatoes, followed by seasoned ground beef, creamy avocado slices, and cottage cheese.
  6. Drizzle hot honey over the assembled layers.
  7. Garnish with fresh cilantro, red pepper flakes, or lime juice if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 32gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 1200mgFiber: 8gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 10000IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftover components separately for best freshness, especially hot honey and avocado.

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