Dinner

Viral Cottage Cheese Sweet Potato Ground Beef Bowls Recipe

ByHarry Bern December 8, 2025December 8, 2025

Introduction

This Viral Cottage Cheese Sweet Potato Ground Beef Bowl is a flavorful and wholesome meal that combines savory seasoned beef, roasted sweet potatoes, creamy cottage cheese, and fresh avocado. It’s a satisfying bowl perfect for lunch or dinner, packed with protein and vibrant flavors.

A white bowl with a beige rim contains four main sections: bright orange roasted sweet potato cubes on the top left, seasoned brown ground beef sprinkled with green chopped herbs on the bottom left, fresh green avocado slices and jalapeño rings on the top right, and a creamy white cottage cheese topped with chopped herbs, a drizzle of orange sauce, and a wedge of lime on the far right. A silver spoon rests inside the bowl on the right side. The bowl is placed on a light wooden board, all set on a white marbled surface. Nearby are another similar bowl and a glass of water with lime slices. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil, divided
2 cups cottage cheese
1-2 avocados, sliced
1 lb lean ground beef (or ground chicken/turkey)
1 packet taco seasoning (~3 tbsp), preferably Siete
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2-1 cup cilantro, chopped
Hot honey, for drizzling
Optional: jalapeños, red pepper flakes, squeeze of lime juice

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the roasted sweet potatoes. You can use an air fryer or an oven. For the air fryer, preheat to 400°F. Toss the diced sweet potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika in a medium bowl. Place them in the air fryer basket and cook for 12-15 minutes until tender and easily pierced with a fork. For the oven, preheat to 425°F. Toss the sweet potatoes with the same spices and oil, spread on a parchment-lined or oiled baking sheet, and roast for 25-35 minutes until tender.
Step 2: While the sweet potatoes cook, heat the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and taco seasoning. Break up the meat as it cooks, and continue cooking for 7-10 minutes until fully cooked with no pink remaining.
Step 3: Assemble the bowls by dividing the ground beef and roasted sweet potatoes into four portions. Add about ½ cup cottage cheese and slices of avocado (about ¼ to ½ an avocado) to each bowl. Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the top.
Step 4: Drizzle with hot honey and add red pepper flakes to taste. Finish with an optional squeeze of lime juice and jalapeño slices, fresh or pickled, if desired. Serve immediately.

Tips & Variations

For a dairy-free option, substitute cottage cheese with mashed avocado or a plant-based yogurt.
To spice it up, add more jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the beef while cooking.
Use ground chicken or turkey instead of beef for a lighter protein choice.
Swap hot honey for a drizzle of sriracha or your favorite hot sauce for extra kick.

Storage

Store leftover components separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat the ground beef and sweet potatoes gently in the microwave or on the stovetop. Add fresh avocado and cottage cheese when serving for the best texture and flavor.

How to Serve

Three white bowls sit on a white marbled surface, each filled with four main layers: orange roasted sweet potato cubes in one section, ground seasoned meat in another, a scoop of white yogurt or sour cream with some red flakes beside it, and fresh green sliced jalapeños and avocado slices layered on top. Each bowl has a small wedge of lime placed near the yogurt. The bowls are garnished with chopped green herbs scattered over the ingredients. A small metal fork rests inside two of the bowls. Around the bowls are small white dishes and brown bowls containing extra herbs, spices, lime wedges, and sauces, all on a white marbled base. Light wooden boards and a white linen cloth add natural textures. The photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make this recipe vegetarian?

Yes, you can replace the ground beef with seasoned cooked lentils or crumbled tofu for a vegetarian version.

Is it possible to prepare this recipe ahead of time?

You can roast the sweet potatoes and cook the beef a day in advance. Store them separately and assemble the bowls just before serving to keep the avocado fresh and prevent the cottage cheese from becoming watery.