Dinner

Sweet Potato Beef Bowl with Hot Honey and Cottage Cheese Recipe

Bylina moretti January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

Introduction

This Sweet Potato Beef Bowl combines savory ground beef with tender roasted sweet potatoes, elevated by a drizzle of spicy hot honey and creamy cottage cheese. It’s a comforting, flavorful meal that’s easy to prepare and perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

A white shallow bowl shows a dish divided into four clear sections: dark brown cooked ground meat on the left side, beside it a small pile of white cottage cheese with soft, bumpy texture, above that are chunky green avocado pieces with smooth skin, and on the right side are orange roasted sweet potato cubes with slightly charred edges. The bowl sits on a beige cloth with a green cutting board holding avocado pieces in the background and small bowls with cottage cheese and cooked meat nearby. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 medium sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
2 tbsp neutral oil
1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
1 lb ground beef (lean preferred)
2 tbsp taco seasoning
1 tbsp tomato paste
2 cups cottage cheese
2 avocados (cubed or sliced)
4 tbsp hot honey (or to taste)

Instructions

Step 1: Toss the sweet potato cubes in the oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with the cinnamon if using. Arrange them in a single layer in an air fryer and cook at 400°F for 10-15 minutes, shaking halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
Step 2: While the sweet potatoes cook, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and break it up with a spoon. Stir in the tomato paste and sprinkle the taco seasoning over the meat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned and fully cooked. Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 3: Once the sweet potatoes are done, divide them evenly among four bowls. Top each with the cooked ground beef, cottage cheese, and avocado. Drizzle each bowl generously with hot honey before serving.

Tips & Variations

For a gluten-free option, ensure your taco seasoning does not contain gluten.
If you don’t have an air fryer, roast sweet potatoes on a baking sheet at 425°F for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway.
Add a squeeze of lime or sprinkle of fresh cilantro for a bright, fresh flavor.
Swap cottage cheese for Greek yogurt if you prefer a tangier, creamier texture.

Storage

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm the beef and sweet potatoes in a skillet or microwave until heated through, then add fresh cottage cheese and avocado just before serving to keep them fresh.