Description
These viral cottage cheese sweet potato beef bowls combine crispy sweet potatoes, savory spiced ground beef, creamy cottage cheese, avocado, and a drizzle of hot honey for a balanced, protein-packed meal that’s perfect for quick dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
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- 2 small (or 1 large) sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (for sweet potatoes)
- 1/2 tsp paprika (for sweet potatoes)
- 1/4 tsp salt (for sweet potatoes)
- Olive oil spray
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (for beef)
- 1 tsp paprika (for beef)
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes
- 1/2 tsp salt (for beef)
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 avocado, cubed
- 1/2 tbsp hot honey
- Chili flakes to taste
Instructions
- Peel and cube the sweet potatoes. Season with garlic powder, paprika, and salt. Spray lightly with olive oil.
- Cook sweet potatoes in the air fryer at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes, or until golden and tender.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef with onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, chili flakes, and salt until fully cooked and browned.
- Divide the cooked sweet potatoes and beef evenly into two bowls.
- Add cubed avocado and top each bowl with 1/2 cup cottage cheese.
- Drizzle with hot honey and sprinkle additional chili flakes to taste. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Add spinach or arugula for freshness.
- Swap ground beef for turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Increase chili flakes or hot sauce for extra heat.
- Use plant-based meat and dairy-free cottage cheese for a vegan version.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for 2–3 days. Reheat potatoes and beef, and add fresh toppings before serving.
- Sweet potatoes can also be roasted in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
