Sweet Potato Beef Cottage Cheese Bowl Recipe
This Sweet Potato Beef Cottage Cheese Bowl is a flavorful and protein-packed meal combining roasted sweet potatoes, spiced ground beef, creamy cottage cheese, and fresh avocado. With a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and spicy elements, it makes for a satisfying and easy dinner that comes together in about 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Sweet Potatoes
- 2 medium/large sweet potatoes, cubed
- 2 teaspoons olive or avocado oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Ground Beef
- 1 pound lean ground beef (90/10 preferred)
- 2-3 tablespoons taco seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons water (if needed)
Toppings
- 1 cup cottage cheese (preferably good culture)
- 1 avocado, chopped
- 4 teaspoons hot honey
- Hot sauce (to taste)
- Pickled onions and/or hot and sweet jalapeños (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Roast Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a bowl, toss the cubed sweet potatoes with olive or avocado oil, sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until evenly coated. Spread them out evenly on a baking sheet. Roast in the oven for 20 minutes, flipping the potatoes halfway through cooking to ensure they brown evenly. Alternatively, you can use an air fryer to cook the sweet potatoes if preferred.
- Cook Ground Beef: While the sweet potatoes roast, heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the lean ground beef and break it apart with a spatula. Cook the beef until browned and fully cooked, approximately 6-7 minutes. Stir in the taco seasoning, mixing well to distribute the flavors. If the mixture seems dry, add a small amount of water (about 2 tablespoons) to maintain moisture and continue cooking for another minute.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the roasted sweet potatoes evenly among four serving bowls. Top each portion with the cooked ground beef. Spoon cottage cheese generously over the beef and potatoes. Add chopped avocado to each bowl, then drizzle hot honey over everything for a hint of sweetness. Add hot sauce to taste for extra spice, and optionally garnish with pickled onions or hot and sweet jalapeños for additional flavor and texture.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of taco seasoning and hot honey according to your spice and sweetness preference.
- Use 90/10 lean ground beef for a good balance of flavor and fat content.
- If you prefer a vegetarian version, substitute the ground beef with seasoned cooked lentils or plant-based ground meat.
- The dish can be meal-prepped by roasting sweet potatoes and cooking beef in advance; assemble fresh when ready to serve.
- For an extra kick, feel free to add more hot sauce or mix in diced jalapeños.
- Use cottage cheese with a thick consistency for best texture.
