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Hot Honey Cottage Cheese Beef Bowl
A protein-rich bowl of taco-seasoned ground beef, roasted sweet potato, cottage cheese, avocado and hot honey, with optional cilantro-lime crema.
From YouTube · Apr 21, 2026
A protein-rich bowl of taco-seasoned ground beef, roasted sweet potato, cottage cheese, avocado and hot honey, with optional cilantro-lime crema.
15 min
Prep time
25 min
Cook time
40 min
Total time
4 beef bowls
Yield
Ingredients
18 ingredients- 1 medium sweet potato, diced into small cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 pound ground beef (approximately 450 g)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 to 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 1 to 2 teaspoons hot honey
- Red pepper flakes, to taste
- Pickled onions, optional
- Fresh cilantro, optional
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, for the optional crema
- 1/4 cup avocado-oil mayonnaise, for the optional crema
- 1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves, for the optional crema
- 1 to 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice, for the optional crema
- 1 garlic clove, for the optional crema
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, for the optional crema
- 1 to 2 teaspoons water or milk, if needed to thin the optional crema
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Large skillet
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Chef's knife
- Cutting board
- Mixing bowl, blender or food processor for the optional crema
Method
12 steps- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the diced sweet potato on the baking sheet. Toss it with the oil and season lightly with salt and black pepper.
- Spread the sweet potato into a single layer and roast for approximately 20 to 25 minutes, turning once, until tender and browned at the edges.
- Meanwhile, place the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the beef while breaking it into small pieces until browned and fully cooked.
- Add the taco seasoning and the amount of water specified on its packet. Stir and simmer until the beef is evenly coated and the excess liquid has reduced.
- If making the crema, blend or whisk the Greek yogurt, avocado-oil mayonnaise, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, salt and black pepper until smooth.
- Thin the crema with 1 to 2 teaspoons water or milk if necessary.
- Divide the roasted sweet potato and seasoned beef between four bowls.
- Add cottage cheese and sliced avocado to each bowl.
- Drizzle each serving with hot honey and, if using, cilantro-lime crema.
- Finish with red pepper flakes, pickled onions and fresh cilantro as desired.
Helpful tips
- Cut the sweet potato into evenly sized small cubes so it cooks at the same rate.
- Spread the sweet potato in one layer to encourage browning instead of steaming.
- Drain excessive rendered fat from the beef before adding the taco seasoning if necessary.
- Use between 1/2 and 1 cup cottage cheese according to the preferred protein level and creaminess.
- Add the hot honey gradually because brands vary considerably in heat and sweetness.
- The cilantro-lime crema is optional and substantially changes the calories and fat per serving.
Storage
Reheat the beef and sweet potato until steaming hot, then add cold cottage cheese, avocado, hot honey and crema. Do not reheat the assembled bowl with the cold toppings.
Additional tips
- Contains milk and egg if the optional mayonnaise-based crema is included. Taco-seasoning packets may contain gluten, milk or other allergens; check the label. Cook ground beef thoroughly to a safe internal temperature. Nutrition varies significantly depending on the beef fat percentage, amount of cottage cheese and whether the crema is included.
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