I have no idea what to call this dish because it has no official name, but it's been going viral on social media for a few months now. It's basically cottage cheese, sweet potato, avocado, and taco beef, drizzled with hot honey. I was skeptical at first, but it exceeded my expectations!
Looking for my delicious dinners? Try my ground beef and broccoli next!
About This Recipe
The reason people like this dish is because it's high in protein, but I actually think it tastes really good as well. The combination of flavors works really well. Not only that, it's super simple to whip up- it only took me about 30 minutes. Basically, you want to start by baking the sweet potatoes, and while that's going on, you can prepare everything else.
I used store-bought taco seasoning this time just to see how fast I could make this dish, but normally, I make my own taco seasoning. If you're not in a rush, I'd say just make your own.
In terms of nutrients, this dish is very well balanced. You have a good amount of complex carbohydrates, fiber, protein, and healthy fats. If this is something you want to make regularly, I say go ahead!
Instructions
STEP 1: Chop the sweet potatoes, then toss them with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Bake at 425°F for 25 minutes.
STEP 2: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the ground beef until no longer pink, 6-7 minutes. Add taco seasoning and water, and cook until thickened.
STEP 3: Combine the honey and hot sauce in a small bowl and set aside.
STEP 4: Assemble the bowls by adding a bit of each component (yes, I used a plate), and drizzling with hot honey.
Viral Cottage Cheese Sweet Potato Beef Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (skinned and chopped 1-inch cubes)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt & pepper
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (like sriracha, or Frank's Red Hot, or tabasco)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 package taco seasoning (or try my homemade recipe)
- 1 ½ cups cottage cheese
- 2 medium avocado
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss the sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and spread them on the baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes until the edges are browned.
- In a small bowl, combine the honey and hot sauce. Set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the ground beef until no longer pink, about 6-7 minutes. Add the taco seasoning and ¼ cup of water. Cook for 1-2 minutes until thickened.
- To assemble a bowl, add the ground beef, sweet potatoes, cottage cheese, and avocados. Drizzle on the hot honey.
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