Description
These Viral Cottage Cheese Sweet Potato Ground Beef Bowls combine hearty roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and creamy cottage cheese for a nutritious and flavorful meal. Enhanced with fresh avocado, cilantro, and a drizzle of spicy hot honey, this recipe is perfect for a quick and wholesome bowl that’s packed with protein and vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
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Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
Ground Beef Mixture
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb lean ground beef (or ground chicken/turkey)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (~3 tbsp, prefer Siete)
Bowl Toppings
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1–2 avocados, sliced
- 1/2–1 cup cilantro, chopped
- Hot honey, for drizzling
- Optional: jalapeños (fresh or pickled), red pepper flakes, squeeze of lime juice
Instructions
- Prepare Roasted Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your cooking device. For air frying, set the air fryer to 400°F. Toss diced sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika until well coated. For air fryer, add the sweet potatoes to the basket and cook for 12-15 minutes until tender and easily pierced with a fork. For oven roasting, preheat to 425°F, spread the seasoned sweet potatoes on a parchment-lined or oiled baking sheet, and roast for 25-35 minutes until tender.
- Cook Ground Beef: While sweet potatoes cook, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and sprinkle taco seasoning evenly over it. Break the meat apart as it cooks and sauté for 7-10 minutes, or until the beef is fully cooked with no pink remaining.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide the cooked ground beef and roasted sweet potatoes into four portions. Add 1/2 cup cottage cheese, avocado slices (about 1/4 to 1/2 avocado per bowl), and chopped cilantro to each bowl. Drizzle with hot honey and sprinkle red pepper flakes to taste. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice and jalapeño slices if desired for extra heat and flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute ground chicken or turkey for the beef to vary protein choice.
- Adjust the level of heat with jalapeños and red pepper flakes according to preference.
- Hot honey provides a balance of sweetness and spice but can be omitted for a milder flavor.
- Air frying significantly reduces the cooking time for the sweet potatoes compared to oven roasting.
- This recipe makes a great meal prep option and keeps well refrigerated for 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cottage cheese bowl, sweet potato bowl, ground beef recipe, healthy bowls, air fryer sweet potatoes, taco seasoned beef, nutritious lunch, quick dinner, low carb bowl
