Viral Cottage Cheese Sweet Potato Beef Bowl
Viral Cottage Cheese Sweet Potato Beef Bowl is a easy American recipe that serves 2. 1010 calories per serving. Recipe by Julie Deru on YouTube.
Prep: 20 min | Cook: 35 min | Total: 1 hr 10 min
Cost: $13.24 total, $6.62 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 medium Sweet Potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (extra virgin preferred)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black Pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- a pinch Cinnamon (just a hair of cinnamon for warmth)
- 1 pound Ground Beef (grass‑fed, 80/20 lean)
- 2 tablespoons Taco Seasoning (store‑bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup Cottage Cheese (full‑fat, good quality)
- 1 large Avocado (ripe, diced)
- 2 tablespoons Spicy Honey (store‑bought or honey mixed with a pinch of chili flakes)
Instructions
Preheat Oven
Set the oven to 425°F (220°C) and let it fully preheat while you prepare the sweet potatoes.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: 425°F
Prepare Sweet Potatoes
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1‑inch cubes. In a mixing bowl, toss the cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper, chili powder, and a pinch of cinnamon until evenly coated.
Time: PT10M
Roast Sweet Potatoes
Spread the seasoned sweet potato cubes in a single layer on the silicone mat placed on the cookie sheet. Roast for 25 minutes, turning once halfway through.
Time: PT25M
Temperature: 425°F
Cook Ground Beef
While the sweet potatoes roast, heat a skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the ground beef, break it up with a spatula, and cook until browned, about 5‑7 minutes. Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the meat, add a splash of water if needed, and continue cooking another 3‑5 minutes until fully cooked (internal temp 160°F).
Time: PT10M
Prepare Avocado
Dice the ripe avocado into bite‑size pieces. If you are not using it immediately, place the diced avocado in a bowl of cold water in the fridge to prevent browning.
Time: PT2M
Assemble the Bowl
In each serving bowl, layer the roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned ground beef, a scoop of cottage cheese, and the diced avocado. Drizzle the spicy honey over the top.
Time: PT3M
Serve
Enjoy the bowl warm. Leftovers can be reheated in the microwave for 1‑2 minutes, stirring gently to redistribute the honey.
Time: PT0M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 1010
- Protein
- 58 g
- Carbohydrates
- 70 g
- Fat
- 55 g
- Fiber
- 13 g
Dietary info: High‑protein, Gluten‑free, Keto‑friendly (moderate carbs), Whole‑food
Allergens: Dairy (cottage cheese), Honey
Last updated: April 20, 2026






