Hot Honey Sweet Potato Beef Bowl
The following recipe and photography were provided by our partner, Yoko Segawa of Yoko’s Kitchen.
This Hot Honey Sweet Potato Beef Bowl is a nutritionally balanced meal that also strikes the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors!
Crispy cinnamon-dusted sweet potatoes form the base of this dish, alongside savory taco-seasoned ground beef. For richness, texture, and a touch of healthy fat and added protein, creamy avocado and cottage cheese are layered on top with a drizzle of hot honey for a bold, sweet-and-spicy finish.
These bowls make a great high-protein dinner or meal prep-friendly lunch if you make the sweet potatoes and ground beef ahead of time. For a versatile twist, you can swap the ground beef for eggs and enjoy this dish for breakfast or as a vegetarian-friendly option!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It’s a beginner-friendly meal. Whether you’re a seasoned home cook or just starting out, this recipe is easy to make and incredibly delicious. Best of all, it comes together in just 30 minutes using only one pan and an air fryer.
- It’s high in protein. Thanks to the seasoned ground beef and cottage cheese, this meal is protein-packed and designed to keep you feeling full, satisfied, and energized for hours.
- It’s customizable. The combination of taco seasoned beef, air fried sweet potatoes, cottage cheese, and avocado is satisfying and crave-worthy. Plus, these ingredients pair well with a variety of other ingredients. Try adding cilantro, green onions, black beans, siracha, or chili crunch oil to keep this meal exciting!
Hot Honey Sweet Potato Beef Bowl
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the Bowl
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, cubed into ½-inch pieces
- 3 Tbsp. Heinen's extra virgin olive oil, divided
- ¼ tsp. Heinen's ground cinnamon
- 1 lb. Heinen's CARE Certified ground beef
- 1 Tbsp. tomato paste
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 2 avocados, sliced
- Mike's Hot Honey, for serving
For the Taco Seasoning
- 1 Tbsp. Heinen's chili powder
- 1 tsp. Heinen's ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp. Heinen's smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp. Heinen's oregano
- ¼ tsp. Heinen's garlic powder
- ¼ tsp. Heinen's onion powder
- ¼ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- A dash of cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Toss the sweet potatoes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Spread them in a single layer in an air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F for 10–13 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until tender and golden on the edges. Work in batches if needed.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the taco seasoning.
- Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned. Stir in the taco seasoning and tomato paste.
- In serving bowls, divide the beef, sweet potatoes, cottage cheese, and avocados. Drizzle the hot honey and enjoy.
