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| Boilerpipe Text | This hot honey cottage cheese sweet potato beef bowl is having a moment on TikTok and it’s no surprise why.
If you’re looking for a balanced protein forward lunch or dinner, these sweet potato beef bowls are the answer. Seasoned ground beef, sweet potatoes, cottage cheese come together under a generous drizzle of hot honey.
Viral bowls aren’t new but it usually takes something that really taps into the generous psyche for it to go viral. These bowls are all over TikTok because they’re photogenic, hearty, budget-friendly, quick, easy, and customizable.
Pin
What is the viral
cottage cheese
sweet potato beef bowl?
I first saw the viral hot honey beef bowl on TikTok.
There are so many.
I couldn’t figure out who made it first, but pretty much everyone who’s been making it is saying it’s the best high-protein meal they’ve tried in a long time.
Essentially, it’s a bowl filled with roasted sweet potatoes, taco-seasoned ground beef, avocado, and cottage cheese, all drizzled with sweet and spicy hot honey. I’ve seen people adding herbs and leafy greens, but basically, the core bowl is sweet potatoes, beef, cottage cheese, avocado, and hot honey. People love them because of the balance of fats, fiber, and protein.
Pin
How to make a hot honey sweet potato beef bowl
Roast the sweet potatoes
– peel and cube the sweet potatoes, toss them in a bit of neutral oil and season generously with salt and pepper. If you’re a cinnamon fan, give them a light dusting then roast the sweet potatoes until crisp and brown on the outside and creamy and sweet on the inside. I love using the air fryer for this, but an oven, toaster oven, or simply frying in a pan will work too.
Cook the ground beef
– cook the ground beef in a skillet, breaking it up in to a crumble. Season with taco seasoning and a touch of tomato paste. You can make your own homemade taco seasoning
(see this easy recipe here)
or just buy a packet from the store. Personally, I like making it at home because you can customize it and control the salt content.
Prep the avocado
– Cut a ripe avocado into cubes or slices.
Build the bowl
– Grab a bowl and lay down a bed of crispy sweet potatoes. Add some of the seasoned ground beef, a generous scoop of cottage cheese (give the cottage cheese a sprinkle of salt and a generous amount of freshly cracked black pepper), and the avocado. Drizzle generously with hot honey and dig in.
Pin
Cottage cheese
sweet potato beef bowl ingredients
sweet potatoes
– crispy roasted sweet potatoes dusted with salt, pepper, and a touch of cinnamon. Adds fiber and fullness to your bowl.
lean ground beef
– lean ground beef is what’s going to make up the bulk of the protein. It’s seasoned with taco seasoning with a touch of tomato paste for richness and flavor. If you’re not into beef, you can definitely substitute in ground chicken, turkey, pork, or crumbled firm tofu.
cottage cheese
– I feel like the cottage cheese is the star of the show! It gives everything a creamy cheesy bite and ties everything together.
avocado
– the avocado adds a beautiful creamy bite, healthy fat, and yes, even more fiber.
hot honey
– a generous drizzle of hot honey makes this bowl just the right amount of sweet and spicy.
Pin
How to make hot honey
You can buy hot honey from the grocery store,
online
, or make your own at home. All you need is honey, crushed red pepper flakes, and apple cider vinegar.
Hot honey recipe
Add 1 cup of honey
to a small sauce pan, along with 1 tbsp crushed red pepper flakes and 1 tsp apple cider vinegar.
Gently heat
the hot honey mix for 2-3 minutes while stirring until it bubbles gently and you start smelling the pepper flakes heating up.
Once the honey bubbles
and reduces a bit, remove from the heat and let infuse for 5-10 minutes.
Strain out the pepper flakes
once the honey is infused to your liking. Let the hot honey cool and use as desired. Store leftovers in an air tight container at room temperature.
Pin
Cottage cheese
For the uninitiated, cottage cheese is a soft, and mild fresh cheese that comes in different curd sizes. Personally, I
love
Good Culture cottage cheese
, which has small, soft curds that are incredibly creamy and flavorful. I love it so much that I eat it plain as a snack. It’s perfect in this bowl.
I feel like people are sleeping on cottage cheese. It’s one of my favorites – creamy, and full of protein and nutrients. It’s a great choice for people looking to get a lot of protein in their diets. I feel like if you’ve tried cottage cheese and don’t like it, it just means that you haven’t tried the right cottage cheese.
Pin
That’s it! I loved these bowls and Mike did too. They’re just a simple, throw it together kind of meal that will keep you full and fuel you for any sort of adventure you might be going on (for us, that’s spring skiing).
Happy protein bowling!
xoxo
Steph
Sweet Potato Beef Bowl with Hot Honey and Cottage Cheese
If you’re looking for a balanced protein-forward lunch or dinner, this sweet potato beef bowl is the answer.
Serves
4.79
from
52
votes
Prep Time
10
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
Total Time
25
minutes
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
Toss the sweet potato cubes in the oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with the cinnamon, if using. Air fry, in a single layer, at 400°F for 10-15 minutes, or until golden and cooked through, shaking halfway.
While the sweet potatoes are cooking, cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium high heat. Break up the ground beef and stir in the tomato paste. Sprinkle on the taco seasoning. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
When the sweet potatoes are crisp and cooked through, assemble the bowls: divide the sweet potatoes and ground beef evenly between four bowls. Top each bowl with cottage cheese and avocados. Drizzle generously with hot honey and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Sweet Potato Beef Bowl with Hot Honey and Cottage Cheese
Amount Per Serving
Calories
520
Calories from Fat 241
% Daily Value*
Fat
26.8g
41%
Saturated Fat 7.2g
45%
Cholesterol
64mg
21%
Sodium
837mg
36%
Potassium
750mg
21%
Carbohydrates
43.1g
14%
Fiber 6.4g
27%
Sugar 18.4g
20%
Protein
29.8g
60%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. |
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Tiktok Hot Honey Cottage Cheese Sweet Potato Beef Bowl
# Tiktok Hot Honey Cottage Cheese Sweet Potato Beef Bowl
Just like this title, it's a yummy mouthful\!
June 23, 2025 by Stephanie
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**This hot honey cottage cheese sweet potato beef bowl is having a moment on TikTok and it’s no surprise why.**
If you’re looking for a balanced protein forward lunch or dinner, these sweet potato beef bowls are the answer. Seasoned ground beef, sweet potatoes, cottage cheese come together under a generous drizzle of hot honey.
Viral bowls aren’t new but it usually takes something that really taps into the generous psyche for it to go viral. These bowls are all over TikTok because they’re photogenic, hearty, budget-friendly, quick, easy, and customizable.
[Pin](http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/bookmarklet/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fiamafoodblog.com%2Fsweet-potato-beef-bowl%2F&media=undefined&is_video=false&description=Just+like+this+title%2C+it%27s+a+yummy+mouthful%21) 
## What is the viral **cottage cheese** sweet potato beef bowl?
I first saw the viral hot honey beef bowl on TikTok. [There are so many.](https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMBrsQGcX/) I couldn’t figure out who made it first, but pretty much everyone who’s been making it is saying it’s the best high-protein meal they’ve tried in a long time.
Essentially, it’s a bowl filled with roasted sweet potatoes, taco-seasoned ground beef, avocado, and cottage cheese, all drizzled with sweet and spicy hot honey. I’ve seen people adding herbs and leafy greens, but basically, the core bowl is sweet potatoes, beef, cottage cheese, avocado, and hot honey. People love them because of the balance of fats, fiber, and protein.
[Pin](http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/bookmarklet/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fiamafoodblog.com%2Fsweet-potato-beef-bowl%2F&media=undefined&is_video=false&description=Just+like+this+title%2C+it%27s+a+yummy+mouthful%21) 
## How to make a hot honey sweet potato beef bowl
1. **Roast the sweet potatoes** – peel and cube the sweet potatoes, toss them in a bit of neutral oil and season generously with salt and pepper. If you’re a cinnamon fan, give them a light dusting then roast the sweet potatoes until crisp and brown on the outside and creamy and sweet on the inside. I love using the air fryer for this, but an oven, toaster oven, or simply frying in a pan will work too.
2. **Cook the ground beef** – cook the ground beef in a skillet, breaking it up in to a crumble. Season with taco seasoning and a touch of tomato paste. You can make your own homemade taco seasoning [(see this easy recipe here)](https://iamafoodblog.com/taco-seasoning/) or just buy a packet from the store. Personally, I like making it at home because you can customize it and control the salt content.
3. **Prep the avocado** – Cut a ripe avocado into cubes or slices.
4. **Build the bowl** – Grab a bowl and lay down a bed of crispy sweet potatoes. Add some of the seasoned ground beef, a generous scoop of cottage cheese (give the cottage cheese a sprinkle of salt and a generous amount of freshly cracked black pepper), and the avocado. Drizzle generously with hot honey and dig in.
[Pin](http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/bookmarklet/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fiamafoodblog.com%2Fsweet-potato-beef-bowl%2F&media=undefined&is_video=false&description=Just+like+this+title%2C+it%27s+a+yummy+mouthful%21) 
## **Cottage cheese** sweet potato beef bowl ingredients
- **sweet potatoes** – crispy roasted sweet potatoes dusted with salt, pepper, and a touch of cinnamon. Adds fiber and fullness to your bowl.
- **lean ground beef** – lean ground beef is what’s going to make up the bulk of the protein. It’s seasoned with taco seasoning with a touch of tomato paste for richness and flavor. If you’re not into beef, you can definitely substitute in ground chicken, turkey, pork, or crumbled firm tofu.
- **cottage cheese** – I feel like the cottage cheese is the star of the show! It gives everything a creamy cheesy bite and ties everything together.
- **avocado** – the avocado adds a beautiful creamy bite, healthy fat, and yes, even more fiber.
- **hot honey** – a generous drizzle of hot honey makes this bowl just the right amount of sweet and spicy.
[Pin](http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/bookmarklet/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fiamafoodblog.com%2Fsweet-potato-beef-bowl%2F&media=undefined&is_video=false&description=Just+like+this+title%2C+it%27s+a+yummy+mouthful%21) 
## How to make hot honey
You can buy hot honey from the grocery store, [online](https://amzn.to/4kZAxo2), or make your own at home. All you need is honey, crushed red pepper flakes, and apple cider vinegar.
## Hot honey recipe
1. **Add 1 cup of honey** to a small sauce pan, along with 1 tbsp crushed red pepper flakes and 1 tsp apple cider vinegar.
2. **Gently heat** the hot honey mix for 2-3 minutes while stirring until it bubbles gently and you start smelling the pepper flakes heating up.
3. **Once the honey bubbles** and reduces a bit, remove from the heat and let infuse for 5-10 minutes.
4. **Strain out the pepper flakes** once the honey is infused to your liking. Let the hot honey cool and use as desired. Store leftovers in an air tight container at room temperature.
[Pin](http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/bookmarklet/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fiamafoodblog.com%2Fsweet-potato-beef-bowl%2F&media=undefined&is_video=false&description=Just+like+this+title%2C+it%27s+a+yummy+mouthful%21) 
## Cottage cheese
For the uninitiated, cottage cheese is a soft, and mild fresh cheese that comes in different curd sizes. Personally, I *love* [Good Culture cottage cheese](https://amzn.to/3FWYyvS), which has small, soft curds that are incredibly creamy and flavorful. I love it so much that I eat it plain as a snack. It’s perfect in this bowl.
I feel like people are sleeping on cottage cheese. It’s one of my favorites – creamy, and full of protein and nutrients. It’s a great choice for people looking to get a lot of protein in their diets. I feel like if you’ve tried cottage cheese and don’t like it, it just means that you haven’t tried the right cottage cheese.
[Pin](http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/bookmarklet/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fiamafoodblog.com%2Fsweet-potato-beef-bowl%2F&media=undefined&is_video=false&description=Just+like+this+title%2C+it%27s+a+yummy+mouthful%21) 
That’s it! I loved these bowls and Mike did too. They’re just a simple, throw it together kind of meal that will keep you full and fuel you for any sort of adventure you might be going on (for us, that’s spring skiing).
Happy protein bowling\!
xoxo
Steph


## Sweet Potato Beef Bowl with Hot Honey and Cottage Cheese
If you’re looking for a balanced protein-forward lunch or dinner, this sweet potato beef bowl is the answer.
Serves
4\.79 from 52 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
### 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](https://iamafoodblog.com/taco-seasoning/)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 2 avocados cubed or sliced
- 4 tbsp hot honey or to taste
### Instructions
- Toss the sweet potato cubes in the oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with the cinnamon, if using. Air fry, in a single layer, at 400°F for 10-15 minutes, or until golden and cooked through, shaking halfway.


- While the sweet potatoes are cooking, cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium high heat. Break up the ground beef and stir in the tomato paste. Sprinkle on the taco seasoning. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Set aside.


- When the sweet potatoes are crisp and cooked through, assemble the bowls: divide the sweet potatoes and ground beef evenly between four bowls. Top each bowl with cottage cheese and avocados. Drizzle generously with hot honey and enjoy\!


#### Estimated Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Sweet Potato Beef Bowl with Hot Honey and Cottage Cheese
Amount Per Serving
**Calories** 520 Calories from Fat 241
**% Daily Value\***
**Fat** 26.8g**41%**
Saturated Fat 7.2g**45%**
**Cholesterol** 64mg**21%**
**Sodium** 837mg**36%**
**Potassium** 750mg**21%**
**Carbohydrates** 43.1g**14%**
Fiber 6.4g**27%**
Sugar 18.4g**20%**
**Protein** 29.8g**60%**
\* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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### 16 Comments
1. [Sabrina](https://newkitchenlife.com/)
says:
[April 1, 2025 at 5:09 pm](https://iamafoodblog.com/sweet-potato-beef-bowl/#comment-470909)

yum and sweet potatoes, bonus points! love this since it has a lot of my favorite ingredients, thank you\!
[Reply](https://iamafoodblog.com/sweet-potato-beef-bowl/#comment-470909)
2. Joy
says:
[April 16, 2025 at 12:46 pm](https://iamafoodblog.com/sweet-potato-beef-bowl/#comment-471235)

2 sweet potatoes is a lot, and way too much carbs. I’ll make the recipe but with one sweet potato
[Reply](https://iamafoodblog.com/sweet-potato-beef-bowl/#comment-471235)
1. Joan
says:
[June 2, 2025 at 4:32 pm](https://iamafoodblog.com/sweet-potato-beef-bowl/#comment-471744)

It’s 2 sweet potatoes in a recipe that is 4 servings. I think you’ll survive. Why do people feel the need to insert their personal preferences into a recipe? Use a different one if you don’t like it…
[Reply](https://iamafoodblog.com/sweet-potato-beef-bowl/#comment-471744)
2. J
says:
[June 6, 2025 at 7:32 pm](https://iamafoodblog.com/sweet-potato-beef-bowl/#comment-471766)
How is 1/2 sweet potato per serving a lot? Lol
[Reply](https://iamafoodblog.com/sweet-potato-beef-bowl/#comment-471766)
3. SMarino
says:
[June 10, 2025 at 4:01 pm](https://iamafoodblog.com/sweet-potato-beef-bowl/#comment-471773)

Recipe serves four so not too bad if you use regular size right?
[Reply](https://iamafoodblog.com/sweet-potato-beef-bowl/#comment-471773)
3. Alston
says:
[April 24, 2025 at 4:29 pm](https://iamafoodblog.com/sweet-potato-beef-bowl/#comment-471461)

Delicious!! I’ll definitely add it into my supper rotation.
[Reply](https://iamafoodblog.com/sweet-potato-beef-bowl/#comment-471461)
4. CH
says:
[May 14, 2025 at 2:11 pm](https://iamafoodblog.com/sweet-potato-beef-bowl/#comment-471637)

So easy and perfect for a quick healthy meal. Added crushed red pepper to the beef for more spice.
[Reply](https://iamafoodblog.com/sweet-potato-beef-bowl/#comment-471637)
5. Anna
says:
[May 26, 2025 at 9:19 am](https://iamafoodblog.com/sweet-potato-beef-bowl/#comment-471707)
Hi! I’m prepping this for the week. How do you recommend storing and reheating it? (Was wondering if the avocado would get gross of if it’s gonna taste off if I microwave the whole thing with the cottage cheese)
Thanks\!
[Reply](https://iamafoodblog.com/sweet-potato-beef-bowl/#comment-471707)
1. Stephanie
says:
[June 20, 2025 at 10:57 am](https://iamafoodblog.com/sweet-potato-beef-bowl/#comment-471795)
hi, definitely store everything separately – you don’t want to heat up the cottage cheese and avocado\!
[Reply](https://iamafoodblog.com/sweet-potato-beef-bowl/#comment-471795)
2. Tiffany
says:
[August 18, 2025 at 3:30 pm](https://iamafoodblog.com/sweet-potato-beef-bowl/#comment-472098)

I made these ahead of time for my husband and his hunting crew. I put the cooked meat and potatoes in a plastic meal prep bowl. Then I put the cottage cheese in a separate snack bag, the hot honey in a mini cup with snap on lid and I did individual guacamole cups instead of diced avocado. They were able to warm up the meat and potatoes and then add the other items\!
[Reply](https://iamafoodblog.com/sweet-potato-beef-bowl/#comment-472098)
6. Vicky Jones
says:
[October 25, 2025 at 7:56 am](https://iamafoodblog.com/sweet-potato-beef-bowl/#comment-472349)

thank you ❣️
[Reply](https://iamafoodblog.com/sweet-potato-beef-bowl/#comment-472349)
7. Rachel
says:
[January 8, 2026 at 5:11 pm](https://iamafoodblog.com/sweet-potato-beef-bowl/#comment-472669)
Are there any oven instructions if you don’t have an air fryer?
[Reply](https://iamafoodblog.com/sweet-potato-beef-bowl/#comment-472669)
1. Stephanie
says:
[January 9, 2026 at 8:16 pm](https://iamafoodblog.com/sweet-potato-beef-bowl/#comment-472673)
hi rachel, if you don’t have an air fryer, you can roast the sweet potato cubes in the oven at 400F for 25-35 minutes, or until golden and cooked through. hope this helps\!
[Reply](https://iamafoodblog.com/sweet-potato-beef-bowl/#comment-472673)
1. Rachel
says:
[January 10, 2026 at 10:27 am](https://iamafoodblog.com/sweet-potato-beef-bowl/#comment-472675)

Thank you so much\!
[Reply](https://iamafoodblog.com/sweet-potato-beef-bowl/#comment-472675)
8. Diane
says:
[March 22, 2026 at 11:49 am](https://iamafoodblog.com/sweet-potato-beef-bowl/#comment-472924)

I was skeptical at first but OMG it works and so good. I added a can of drained black beans and jalapeño extra fiber and protein. I am going to play with this recipe for sure
[Reply](https://iamafoodblog.com/sweet-potato-beef-bowl/#comment-472924)
9. Gail
says:
[March 23, 2026 at 7:31 pm](https://iamafoodblog.com/sweet-potato-beef-bowl/#comment-472933)

Great recipe. Loved the cottage cheese in this. I put the sweet potatoes in oven at 400 degrees for 45 minutes instead of using air fryer.
[Reply](https://iamafoodblog.com/sweet-potato-beef-bowl/#comment-472933)
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| Readable Markdown | **This hot honey cottage cheese sweet potato beef bowl is having a moment on TikTok and it’s no surprise why.**
If you’re looking for a balanced protein forward lunch or dinner, these sweet potato beef bowls are the answer. Seasoned ground beef, sweet potatoes, cottage cheese come together under a generous drizzle of hot honey.
Viral bowls aren’t new but it usually takes something that really taps into the generous psyche for it to go viral. These bowls are all over TikTok because they’re photogenic, hearty, budget-friendly, quick, easy, and customizable.
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## What is the viral **cottage cheese** sweet potato beef bowl?
I first saw the viral hot honey beef bowl on TikTok. [There are so many.](https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMBrsQGcX/) I couldn’t figure out who made it first, but pretty much everyone who’s been making it is saying it’s the best high-protein meal they’ve tried in a long time.
Essentially, it’s a bowl filled with roasted sweet potatoes, taco-seasoned ground beef, avocado, and cottage cheese, all drizzled with sweet and spicy hot honey. I’ve seen people adding herbs and leafy greens, but basically, the core bowl is sweet potatoes, beef, cottage cheese, avocado, and hot honey. People love them because of the balance of fats, fiber, and protein.
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## How to make a hot honey sweet potato beef bowl
1. **Roast the sweet potatoes** – peel and cube the sweet potatoes, toss them in a bit of neutral oil and season generously with salt and pepper. If you’re a cinnamon fan, give them a light dusting then roast the sweet potatoes until crisp and brown on the outside and creamy and sweet on the inside. I love using the air fryer for this, but an oven, toaster oven, or simply frying in a pan will work too.
2. **Cook the ground beef** – cook the ground beef in a skillet, breaking it up in to a crumble. Season with taco seasoning and a touch of tomato paste. You can make your own homemade taco seasoning [(see this easy recipe here)](https://iamafoodblog.com/taco-seasoning/) or just buy a packet from the store. Personally, I like making it at home because you can customize it and control the salt content.
3. **Prep the avocado** – Cut a ripe avocado into cubes or slices.
4. **Build the bowl** – Grab a bowl and lay down a bed of crispy sweet potatoes. Add some of the seasoned ground beef, a generous scoop of cottage cheese (give the cottage cheese a sprinkle of salt and a generous amount of freshly cracked black pepper), and the avocado. Drizzle generously with hot honey and dig in.
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## **Cottage cheese** sweet potato beef bowl ingredients
- **sweet potatoes** – crispy roasted sweet potatoes dusted with salt, pepper, and a touch of cinnamon. Adds fiber and fullness to your bowl.
- **lean ground beef** – lean ground beef is what’s going to make up the bulk of the protein. It’s seasoned with taco seasoning with a touch of tomato paste for richness and flavor. If you’re not into beef, you can definitely substitute in ground chicken, turkey, pork, or crumbled firm tofu.
- **cottage cheese** – I feel like the cottage cheese is the star of the show! It gives everything a creamy cheesy bite and ties everything together.
- **avocado** – the avocado adds a beautiful creamy bite, healthy fat, and yes, even more fiber.
- **hot honey** – a generous drizzle of hot honey makes this bowl just the right amount of sweet and spicy.
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## How to make hot honey
You can buy hot honey from the grocery store, [online](https://amzn.to/4kZAxo2), or make your own at home. All you need is honey, crushed red pepper flakes, and apple cider vinegar.
## Hot honey recipe
1. **Add 1 cup of honey** to a small sauce pan, along with 1 tbsp crushed red pepper flakes and 1 tsp apple cider vinegar.
2. **Gently heat** the hot honey mix for 2-3 minutes while stirring until it bubbles gently and you start smelling the pepper flakes heating up.
3. **Once the honey bubbles** and reduces a bit, remove from the heat and let infuse for 5-10 minutes.
4. **Strain out the pepper flakes** once the honey is infused to your liking. Let the hot honey cool and use as desired. Store leftovers in an air tight container at room temperature.
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## Cottage cheese
For the uninitiated, cottage cheese is a soft, and mild fresh cheese that comes in different curd sizes. Personally, I *love* [Good Culture cottage cheese](https://amzn.to/3FWYyvS), which has small, soft curds that are incredibly creamy and flavorful. I love it so much that I eat it plain as a snack. It’s perfect in this bowl.
I feel like people are sleeping on cottage cheese. It’s one of my favorites – creamy, and full of protein and nutrients. It’s a great choice for people looking to get a lot of protein in their diets. I feel like if you’ve tried cottage cheese and don’t like it, it just means that you haven’t tried the right cottage cheese.
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That’s it! I loved these bowls and Mike did too. They’re just a simple, throw it together kind of meal that will keep you full and fuel you for any sort of adventure you might be going on (for us, that’s spring skiing).
Happy protein bowling\!
xoxo
Steph

## Sweet Potato Beef Bowl with Hot Honey and Cottage Cheese
If you’re looking for a balanced protein-forward lunch or dinner, this sweet potato beef bowl is the answer.
Serves
4\.79 from 52 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
- 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](https://iamafoodblog.com/taco-seasoning/)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 2 avocados cubed or sliced
- 4 tbsp hot honey or to taste
- Toss the sweet potato cubes in the oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with the cinnamon, if using. Air fry, in a single layer, at 400°F for 10-15 minutes, or until golden and cooked through, shaking halfway.
- While the sweet potatoes are cooking, cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium high heat. Break up the ground beef and stir in the tomato paste. Sprinkle on the taco seasoning. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
- When the sweet potatoes are crisp and cooked through, assemble the bowls: divide the sweet potatoes and ground beef evenly between four bowls. Top each bowl with cottage cheese and avocados. Drizzle generously with hot honey and enjoy\!
Nutrition Facts
Sweet Potato Beef Bowl with Hot Honey and Cottage Cheese
Amount Per Serving
**Calories** 520 Calories from Fat 241
**% Daily Value\***
**Fat** 26.8g**41%**
Saturated Fat 7.2g**45%**
**Cholesterol** 64mg**21%**
**Sodium** 837mg**36%**
**Potassium** 750mg**21%**
**Carbohydrates** 43.1g**14%**
Fiber 6.4g**27%**
Sugar 18.4g**20%**
**Protein** 29.8g**60%**
\* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. |
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