Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl (Viral Recipe with Video)
The best protein-packed Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl! This viral TikTok recipe is famous for a reason. It’s a quick and healthy dinner bursting with flavor, perfect for busy weeknights. The savory ground beef, creamy avocado, and whipped cottage cheese pair perfectly together. But what really puts it over the top is the drizzle of hot honey.
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After seeing this mouthwatering dinner all over social media, I knew I had to try it myself. I’m always looking for ways to boost protein, and this meal is loaded with about 31 grams of protein per serving. It’s simple, customizable, and comes together fast.
With egg allergies in my family, I am always on the lookout for egg free dinner recipes. My kids loved it with a drizzle of plain honey. It is definitely going on the weekly dinner rotation.
Ingredients
- Ground beef: Can swap for ground chicken or turkey
- White onion
- Taco seasoning
- Large avocado
- Large sweet potato
- Olive oil: To toss the sweet potatoes in
- Salt and pepper: To sprinkle on sweet potatoes
- Cottage cheese
- Lime juice, garlic powder, water: To mix in with the whipped cottage cheese.
- Honey
- Crushed red pepper flakes and lime juice: To mix in with the honey for the hot honey.
How to make viral ground beef hot honey bowl
Toss sweet potatoes in olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast in oven.
Cook ground beef and onion in a large skillet. Add taco seasoning.
Make whipped cottage cheese: Blend cottage cheese, lime juice, garlic powder, and water.
Spoon all ingredients in a bowl. Drizzle hot honey over.
Why you will love this recipe
Protein-packed: This recipe went viral for a reason. It is full of protein and yet, so delicious.
Savory + sweet: The perfect combination of both flavors.
Customizable: Make each bowl to your liking. Hold the hot honey for kids.
FAQ
Can I buy hot honey?
Yes, hot honey is available at the grocery store. You don’t have to make it homemade.
How can I make this recipe faster?
Buy pre-diced sweet potatoes/frozen ones. This will save time peeling and chopping. You can also just use store bought hot honey and plain cottage cheese instead of whipped cottage cheese.
Substitutions
Ground beef: Ground turkey or chicken
Cottage cheese: Greek Yogurt
Sweet potatoes: Your favorite type of potatoes
Tips for Success
For the sweet potatoes to roast to crispy perfection, make sure they are evenly spread out and not overlapping on the baking sheet.
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- Cottage Cheese Avocado Toast
- Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding
- Protein Balls (Nut Free)
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Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl (TikTok Recipe)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 small white onion diced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 large avocado diced
- 2 large sweet potatoes peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Whipped Cottage Cheese
- 1 cup 1% milk fat cottage cheese
- 2 teaspoons lime juice about half of a large lime
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon water
For the Hot Honey
- 1 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons lime juice about half of a large lime
Instructions
To Cook the Sweet Potatoes
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees and line baking sheet with parchment paper
- In a large bowl toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.2 large sweet potatoes, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Spread out evenly on baking sheet. Don't let the sweet potatoes overlap as that will result in steaming, not roasting.
- Roast for 15 minutes, flip and roast an additional 10-15 minutes until the potatoes are slightly crispy.
To Cook the Ground Beef
- While the sweet potatoes are roasting, add onion and ground beef in a large skillet. Over medium heat, brown the ground beef and break into small pieces while cooking. Drain excess grease.1 lb. ground beef, 1 small white onion
- Add taco seasoning and 1/3 cup water. Cook an additional 2-3 minutes.
To Make the Whipped Cottage Cheese
- Add cottage cheese, lime juice, garlic powder, and water.1 cup 1% milk fat cottage cheese, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon water, 2 teaspoons lime juice
- Blend together using an immersion blender, food processor, or handheld mixer.
To Make the Hot Honey
- Combine honey, crushed red pepper flakes, and lime juice in a microwave safe bowl.1 cup honey, 2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes, 2 teaspoons lime juice
- Microwave for 30 seconds and mix well. Let it sit for a few minutes for the flavors to infuse in the honey.
Assemble The Bowl
- Spoon ground beef, whipped cottage cheese, diced avocado, and roasted sweet potatoes into a large bowl. Drizzle with hot honey.
Delicious!
The sweet potato was a great choice!
Easy and delicious recipe my whole family enjoyed!