Dinner

Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl Recipe

Byrami Hayes February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

Introduction

This Ground Beef Hot Honey Bowl is a perfect blend of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors that come together in a hearty, satisfying meal. Roasted sweet potatoes add natural sweetness and texture, while hot honey provides a delightful kick. It’s a quick and flavorful dish great for any night of the week.

In a rounded bowl with a speckled grey texture, the dish is divided into four main sections: the top half on the right is filled with bright orange roasted sweet potato cubes with slightly charred edges, sprinkled with small green herb leaves; below and to the right, there is a generous layer of cooked ground meat, dark brown and moist, also topped with green herbs; on the left side, the bottom corner has three slices of fresh light green avocado, showing their smooth, creamy texture; above the avocado, there is a white, lumpy cottage cheese area drizzled with a shiny amber sauce, all set against a white marbled surface background; photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef (93% preferred)
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 avocado, sliced
1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
1 yellow onion, diced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 taco seasoning packet (or 2 tbsp homemade)
2 tbsp hot honey
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp cinnamon
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Toss the diced sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Spread them out on a baking sheet and roast for 40–45 minutes until they are caramelized and tender.
Step 2: While the sweet potatoes roast, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the ground beef along with the taco seasoning, cooking until the beef is fully browned and cooked through.
Step 3: To assemble the bowls, start by layering the roasted sweet potatoes at the bottom. Add the seasoned ground beef on top. Then, arrange the avocado slices and dollop the cottage cheese over the bowl.
Step 4: Drizzle hot honey over each bowl just before serving to add a spicy-sweet finish that ties all the flavors together.

Tips & Variations

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the taco seasoning or use extra hot honey.
Swap cottage cheese for Greek yogurt for a tangier, creamier texture.
Add black beans or corn for extra fiber and color.
Use fresh lime juice over the avocado for a bright citrus note.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm in a skillet over medium heat or microwave until heated through. Add fresh avocado and a drizzle of hot honey after reheating for best flavor.

How to Serve

A bowl with five layers is shown: the bottom layer is brown cooked ground meat, topped on the left with white cottage cheese with some honey drizzle and green herb garnish, next to cubed orange roasted sweet potatoes on the right side, above the meat in the center there is dark brown saucy ground meat with fresh green herbs sprinkled, and on top left there are bright green avocado slices drizzled with a shiny golden sauce; the bowl is white with speckled gray marks, placed on a white marbled texture surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use ground turkey instead of beef?

Yes, ground turkey works well as a leaner alternative. Just adjust cooking time to ensure it’s fully cooked and season it as you would the beef.

What is hot honey?

Hot honey is a sweet chili-infused honey that adds a spicy and sweet flavor. It’s widely available in stores or easy to make by adding chili flakes to honey.