This viral TikTok cottage cheese sweet potato beef bowl is packed with protein and bold hot honey flavor. A sweet and spicy dinner that’s ready in just 30 minutes!

Hot honey ground beef bowl with sweet potatoes, avocado and cottage cheese.

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Viral Cottage Cheese Sweet Potato Beef Bowl with Hot Honey

If you’ve seen this protein-packed bowl trending on TikTok, you’re not alone! Made with taco seasoned ground beef, creamy cottage cheese, avocado, and roasted sweet potatoes drizzled with hot honey, it’s quickly become my latest lunch obsession.

Sweet, savory, and a little spicy, this sweet potato beef bowl with hot honey and cottage cheese is high in protein and surprisingly delicious like cottage cheese queso and cottage cheese egg bites. I’m happy to say I am keeping this trend in my meal prep rotation!

Why I Love This Recipe

  • An easy dinner at home. This bowl has all the viral hype and taste from sweet and spicy to creamy, and savory, even my teens were impressed!
  • Customizable and meal prep friendly. Use chicken instead of beef, roasted potatoes instead of sweet and add pickled onions, or skip the cottage cheese, then store leftovers for easy meals!

Ingredients Notes

Ground beef, sweet potatoes, cottage cheese, avocado, onion, taco seasoning and cinnamon on the counter.

Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.

  • Sweet potatoes, olive oil and cinnamon: Sweet potatoes add natural sweetness, while a pinch of cinnamon brings warm, cozy flavor.
  • Ground beef: I used lean ground beef in this viral sweet potato bowl but you could use ground turkey or ground chicken for equally delicious results.
  • Taco seasoning and onion: My homemade taco seasoning and diced onion add another layer of flavor to the ground beef bowls.
  • Cottage cheese: Creamy full-fat cottage cheese enhances the high protein.
  • Avocado: Just a few slices for additional creamy texture and healthy fats.
  • Hot honey: This condiment adds sweet-heat and brings it all together.

How to Make Cottage Cheese Sweet Potato Beef Bowls

Toss the sweet potatoes, oil, salt, pepper, and cinnamon together on a large baking sheet. Roast in a single layer for 20-25 minutes, until crispy and tender, stirring halfway through.

Showing how to roast the sweet potatoes for the bowl.

Make your taco meat by browning the ground beef with onion, breaking it up as it cooks. Continue cooking until no longer pink, then drain any excess grease.

Ground meat with taco seasoning and onion cooking in a skillet.

Add sweet potatoes and ground beef to serving bowls, top with cottage cheese, avocado and a drizzle of hot honey. Enjoy the viral cottage cheese sweet potato beef bowl immediately!

Assembled sweet potato cottage ground beef bowl with a drizzle of hot honey and avocado slices.

Recipe Tips

  • Stir it all together: Once assembled, give the cottage cheese sweet potato beef bowl a good mix. It might look messy, but combining the hot beef, creamy cottage cheese, and spicy sweet toppings ensures you get the perfect bite every time.
  • Air fry the sweet potatoes: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Cook the sweet potatoes for 10–15 minutes, shaking halfway through, until tender and cooked through.
  • Customize your bowl: Add jalapeños, pickled onions, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, black beans, hot sauce or extra veggies like broccoli or bell peppers.
  • Meal prep tip: Prepare everything ahead of time and then store separately in the fridge. Just before serving, add cottage cheese, avocado, and a drizzle of hot honey.

If you love trying viral recipes, these frozen peanut butter Greek yogurt bites and tomato and feta pasta are both fun and tasty to recreate at home.

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Hot honey ground beef bowl.

Hot Honey Ground Beef Bowls

5 from 1 vote
Recipe by: Jamielyn Nye
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
This viral TikTok cottage cheese sweet potato beef bowl is packed with protein and bold hot honey flavor. A sweet and spicy dinner that's ready in just 30 minutes!
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Ingredients 

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes , peeled and cubed
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 pound ground beef , lean
  • ½ cup onion , diced
  • 2 Tablespoons taco seasoning , more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon salt , divided
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 avocado
  • hot honey , to taste

Instructions

  • Prepare: Preheat oven to 415°. (See notes for air fryer instructions)
  • Bake sweet potatoes: Toss the sweet potatoes, 2 Tablespoons oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Cook for 20-25 minutes, until crispy and tender. Stir potatoes halfway through.
  • Cook hamburger meat: Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, and onion and cook until browned, stirring occasionally breaking up any large pieces. Once browned, drain off any extra grease. Then add in 2 Tablespoons taco seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Season more to taste.
  • Serve: Add sweet potatoes and ground beef to serving dishes. Top with cottage cheese, avocado and drizzle with hot honey.

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Notes

Air Fryer Instructions: Preheat airfryer to 400°F. Cook sweet potatoes for 10-15 minutes, shaking half way through.
Breakfast Option: Leftovers would be delicious served with an egg for breakfast!
Meal prep: If making this ahead of time, I reccomend waiting to add the cottage cheese and avocado. 

Nutrition

Calories: 490kcal, Carbohydrates: 31g, Protein: 33g, Fat: 26g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 15g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 76mg, Sodium: 1053mg, Potassium: 1067mg, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 16246IU, Vitamin C: 10mg, Calcium: 94mg, Iron: 4mg

Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.