Hot Honey Taco Beef Bowls
These Hot Honey Taco Beef Bowls are bold, hearty, and loaded with flavor. Seasoned taco beef, roasted sweet potatoes, fresh tomato salsa, creamy avocado, and cottage cheese all come together in one satisfying bowl, finished with a drizzle of sweet and spicy hot honey. It is a colorful, protein packed meal that is simple enough for weeknights but interesting enough that you will actually look forward to eating it again.
Servings: 4
Calories: 714kcal
Ingredients
Taco Beef
- 1¼ pounds lean ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning 1 ounce
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and cut into small cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Tomato Salsa
- 1 small red onion finely diced
- 1½ cups tomatoes diced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- juice of 1 lemon
To Serve
- 2 ripe avocados mashed
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- ¼ cup hot honey
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- Add 2 pounds sweet potatoes to a baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, then sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, and 1 teaspoon garlic granules. Toss well and spread into an even layer. Roast the sweet potatoes at 425°F for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and lightly caramelized.
- While the potatoes roast, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1¼ pounds ground beef and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned.
- Stir in 1 packet taco seasoning and ¼ cup water. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the beef is well coated and saucy. Remove from heat.
- In a bowl, combine 1 diced red onion, 1½ cups diced tomatoes, ¼ cup chopped parsley, ½ teaspoon salt, and juice of 1 lemon. Stir and set aside.
- To assemble the bowls, divide the roasted sweet potatoes between 4 bowls. Top with the taco beef, a spoonful of tomato salsa, mashed avocado, and cottage cheese.
- Finish each bowl with a generous drizzle of hot honey and serve immediately.
Notes
- To make quick hot honey, warm ¼ cup honey with ½ to 1 teaspoon chili flakes or hot sauce in a small saucepan for 1 to 2 minutes. Let cool slightly before using.
- Roast the sweet potatoes in a single layer so they caramelize instead of steam. Crowding the pan will keep them soft rather than lightly crisp.
- If your ground beef releases excess fat, spoon some off before adding the taco seasoning so the mixture stays saucy instead of greasy.
- Taste the tomato salsa before serving. Depending on your tomatoes you may want a little extra salt or lemon juice.
- If you like more heat, increase the chili flakes in the hot honey or add a few dashes of hot sauce.
- These bowls work great for meal prep. Store the roasted sweet potatoes and taco beef together, and keep the avocado, salsa, cottage cheese, and hot honey separate until serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 714kcal | Carbohydrates: 83g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 1894mg | Potassium: 1994mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 34208IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 135mg | Iron: 7mg
