Name: Hot Honey Cottage Cheese Sweet Potato Beef Bowl : Sweet, Spicy & Satisfying
Ingredients: 1 large sweet potato, cubed (no need to peel); 1 tbsp olive oil; Salt & pepper, to taste; ½ lb ground beef (85/15 or your choice); 1 tsp smoked paprika (or regular paprika); ½ tsp garlic powder; ½ tsp onion powder; 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat); 2 tsp hot honey (store-bought or homemade); Optional toppings: chili flakes, chopped parsley, green onions; Tex-Mex: taco seasoning, lime crema, avocado, cilantro; Mediterranean: ground lamb/turkey, oregano/cumin, tzatziki, cucumber, tomatoes, feta; Vegetarian: black beans or lentils instead of beef; Breakfast-for-Dinner: breakfast sausage + fried/poached egg; Lower-Carb: roasted cauliflower or broccoli instead of sweet potato

Description

This bowl hits every craving: sweet roasted sweet potatoes, savory smoky beef, creamy protein-packed cottage cheese, and a drizzle of spicy-sweet hot honey that brings it all together. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep.

Ingredients

Scale

1 large sweet potato, cubed (no need to peel)
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt & pepper, to taste
½ lb ground beef (85/15 or your choice)
1 tsp smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
2 tsp hot honey (store-bought or homemade)
Optional toppings: chili flakes, chopped parsley, green onions

Optional swaps / twists:

Tex-Mex: taco seasoning, lime crema, avocado, cilantro
Mediterranean: ground lamb/turkey, oregano/cumin, tzatziki, cucumber, tomatoes, feta
Vegetarian: black beans or lentils instead of beef
Breakfast-for-Dinner: breakfast sausage + fried/poached egg
Lower-Carb: roasted cauliflower or broccoli instead of sweet potato

Instructions

Roast sweet potatoes: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss cubed sweet potato with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast 25–30 min, tossing halfway, until golden and tender.
Cook beef: Heat skillet over medium. Add ground beef, break apart, and sear for flavor. Once mostly browned, add smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook 2–3 min more until beef is fully cooked and slightly crispy.
Assemble bowls: Divide roasted sweet potatoes between two bowls. Top each with spiced beef. Add a generous scoop of cottage cheese.
Finish with hot honey & toppings: Drizzle hot honey over the bowls. Sprinkle with optional toppings (green onions, parsley, chili flakes). Serve immediately.

Notes

Crispy sweet potatoes: Don’t overcrowd the pan; spread cubes in a single layer. Pat dry before tossing with oil.
Adjust spice: Mild? Use mild hot honey or skip chili flakes. Extra heat? Add cayenne to beef or more hot honey.
Meal prep: Store sweet potatoes and beef separately in airtight containers up to 4 days. Keep hot honey separate until serving.