Viral Hot Honey Beef Bowls
Viral Hot Honey Beef Bowls is a easy American recipe that serves 4. 540 calories per serving. Recipe by Jar Of Lemons on YouTube.
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 20 min | Total: 35 min
Cost: $10.02 total, $2.51 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 medium Sweet Potatoes (peeled and cut into 1‑inch cubes)
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (extra‑virgin preferred)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon (freshly ground for best flavor)
- ½ teaspoon Salt (plus more to taste)
- 1 pound Lean Ground Beef (90 % lean, preferably grass‑fed)
- 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste (adds depth and umami)
- 1 tablespoon Taco Seasoning (store‑bought or homemade)
- ½ cup Cottage Cheese (full‑fat for creaminess)
- 1 medium Avocado (peeled, pitted and sliced)
- 2 tablespoons Hot Honey (store‑bought or homemade with honey and chili flakes)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Cilantro (chopped, optional garnish)
Instructions
Preheat Oven & Prepare Sweet Potatoes
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss the cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, cinnamon, and salt in a mixing bowl until evenly coated.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: 425°F
Roast Sweet Potatoes
Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes in a single layer on a parchment‑lined baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes, turning halfway through, until tender and lightly browned.
Time: PT20M
Temperature: 425°F
Cook Ground Beef
While the potatoes roast, heat a skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned, about 5‑6 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and taco seasoning, cooking another 2‑3 minutes until the mixture is glossy and the beef is fully cooked.
Time: PT10M
Prepare Toppings
Slice the avocado, scoop the cottage cheese into a small bowl, and chop cilantro if using.
Time: PT5M
Assemble Bowls & Drizzle Hot Honey
Divide the roasted sweet potatoes among four bowls. Top each with an equal portion of the seasoned ground beef, a scoop of cottage cheese, avocado slices, and cilantro. Finish with a generous drizzle of hot honey.
Time: PT5M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 540
- Protein
- 42 g
- Carbohydrates
- 38 g
- Fat
- 24 g
- Fiber
- 7 g
Dietary info: High‑protein, Gluten‑free (if taco seasoning is gluten‑free), Nut‑free
Allergens: Dairy (cottage cheese), Honey
Last updated: April 19, 2026






