This viral Hot Honey Ground Beef Bowl is packed with protein, loaded with flavor, and ready in just 15 minutes! Perfect for a quick and satisfying lunch that hits all the right notes—sweet, spicy, hearty, and creamy. 🍯🔥🥑
If you’re looking for a quick, high-protein meal that’s bursting with flavor, you’re going to love this hot honey beef bowl! It brings together sweet, spicy, crunchy, and savory—all in one easy-to-make dish.
Thanks to ground beef, cottage cheese, sweet potatoes, and avocado, this bowl delivers a solid dose of nutrients and protein. But what really makes it pop? The hot honey drizzle on top! It gives the bowl that signature sweet-heat kick and ties everything together beautifully.
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Why You’ll Love This Bowl
Ingredients
See recipe card for measurements.
- Ground Beef: I use lean ground beef, but feel free to swap in a plant-based alternative for a vegetarian version.
- Hot Honey: This sweet and spicy honey is the magic touch. You can whip up your own in just 2 minutes.
- Sweet Potatoes: A great source of complex carbs.
- Cottage Cheese: Adds a protein boost and makes every bite super creamy.
- Avocado: For healthy fats and extra creaminess.
- Taco Seasoning & Tomato Paste: Brings rich, bold flavor to the beef.
Visual Step-by-Step Instructions
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Step 1
Peel and dice your sweet potatoes. Toss them in a bowl with a bit of oil, paprika, salt, and pepper.
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Step 2
Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for about 10 minutes. No air fryer? No problem—roast them in the oven at 425°F (220°C) for 25–30 minutes.
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Step 3
While the sweet potatoes are cooking, heat a skillet with some olive oil. Add the ground beef, taco seasoning, and tomato paste. Sauté for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Step 4
Add the sweet potatoes, avocado, ground beef, and cottage cheese to a bowl. Drizzle with hot honey and dig in!
How To Make Hot Honey Sauce
You can whip up your own hot honey sauce in just 2 minutes—no cooking required!
All you need is:
- 4 tablespoons runny honey
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce (I love using Frank’s RedHot)
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Just mix everything together in a small jar, give it a good shake, and you’re done!
It’s the perfect sweet-and-spicy topping for your bowl. 🍯🔥
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Hot Honey Ground Beef Bowl
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Ingredients
Sweet Potatoes
- 1 sweet potato
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon paprika, or cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Beef Bowl
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 9 oz ground beef
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- ½ tablespoon tomato paste
- ¾ cup cottage cheese
- 1 small avocado, sliced or cubed
- 2 tablespoons Hot Honey Sauce
Instructions
- Peel and dice the sweet potato. Place it in a bowl with the olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss well to coat.
- Air fry in a preheated air fryer at 400 °F (200 °C) for about 10 minutes.Alternatively, roast them in the oven at 425°F (220°C, fan) for 25–30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat a skillet with olive oil. Add the ground beef, taco seasoning, and tomato paste. Cook for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the sweet potatoes, avocado, ground beef, and cottage cheese to a bowl. Drizzle with hot honey and enjoy!
Notes
- Avocado: Sometimes I use only half an avocado to make this bowl!
- You can whip up your own hot honey sauce in just 2 minutes.
All you need is:
- 4 tablespoons runny honey
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce (I love using Frank’s RedHot)
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
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