Description
A protein-rich bowl combining spicy ground beef and roasted sweet potatoes, topped with cottage cheese, avocado, and a hot honey drizzle for a balanced, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1½ tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt (sweet potatoes)
½ teaspoon black pepper (sweet potatoes)
1 teaspoon garlic powder (sweet potatoes)
½ teaspoon chili powder (sweet potatoes)
½ teaspoon cumin (sweet potatoes)
1 pound lean ground beef
1½ teaspoons salt (ground beef)
2 teaspoons garlic powder (ground beef)
2 teaspoons smoked paprika (ground beef)
1 teaspoon cumin (ground beef)
1 teaspoon chili powder (ground beef)
1 teaspoon black pepper (ground beef)
1 cup cottage cheese (optional)
2 avocados, sliced (optional)
¼ cup hot honey (optional)
Chili flakes, to taste (optional)
Sliced green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C). Toss cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil and spices. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for about 20 minutes until tender and edges crisp.
- Meanwhile, cook lean ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, and black pepper to the cooked beef. Stir and cook for 2–3 more minutes to integrate flavors.
- Divide roasted sweet potatoes and seasoned ground beef evenly into four bowls.
- Top each with cottage cheese, sliced avocado, a drizzle of hot honey, a pinch of chili flakes, and garnish with green onions.
- Serve immediately or cover and store components separately for later assembly.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels to suit your taste by reducing or increasing chili powder and flakes.
- Add cooked grains like quinoa or rice if you’d like a fuller base.
- Swap in ground turkey or chicken for a leaner protein option.
- Omit cottage cheese or use plant-based alternatives for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting & Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 of 4 bowls
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
