Sweet potato, ground beef, cottage cheese, avocado bowl… the hot honey makes the whole thing!

Ingredients

• 0.5 medium Vidalia Onion (diced)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 2 medium Sweet Potatoes (peeled and diced into ½‑inch cubes)
• 3 tablespoons Olive Oil (for roasting and sautéing)
• 1 pound Ground Beef (80 % lean)
• 2 tablespoons Taco Seasoning (store‑bought packet or homemade blend)
• 8 ounces Mushrooms (sliced)
• 1 large Avocado (sliced)
• 1 Jalapeno (sliced, seeds removed for milder heat)
• 1 cup Cottage Cheese (low‑fat)
• 2 tablespoons Hot Honey (honey mixed with a pinch of cayenne or sriracha)
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 400°F (200°C) and let it fully preheat.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 400°F

2. Prep Vegetables

   Dice half of a Vidalia onion, mince two garlic cloves, peel and dice two medium sweet potatoes into ½‑inch cubes, slice one avocado, and slice one jalapeno (remove seeds if you prefer less heat).

   Time: PT10M

3. Season and Roast Sweet Potatoes

   Toss the diced sweet potatoes with 2 Tbsp olive oil, a pinch of salt, pepper, and ½ Tbsp taco seasoning. Spread them in a single layer on a parchment‑lined baking sheet and roast for 35 minutes, stirring once halfway through.

   Time: PT35M

   Temperature: 400°F

4. Sauté Onion

   While the sweet potatoes roast, heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until softened and lightly golden.

   Time: PT5M

5. Brown Ground Beef

   Add the 1 lb ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook for about 5 minutes, letting it brown on one side before stirring.

   Time: PT5M

6. Add Garlic and Taco Seasoning

   When the beef is about halfway cooked, stir in the minced garlic and the remaining 1½ Tbsp taco seasoning. Continue cooking until the beef is fully browned and the garlic is fragrant, about 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

7. Sauté Mushrooms

   In a separate small skillet, heat 1 Tbsp olive oil over medium‑high heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté for 5 minutes until they release moisture and turn golden.

   Time: PT5M

8. Prepare Toppings

   Slice the avocado, arrange the jalapeno slices, measure 1 cup cottage cheese, and have 2 Tbsp hot honey ready.

   Time: PT5M

9. Assemble the Bowls

   Divide the roasted sweet potatoes among four serving bowls. Top each with a portion of the seasoned beef, sautéed mushrooms, avocado slices, jalapeno, and a generous dollop of cottage cheese. Finish with a drizzle of hot honey.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

450

Protein

25 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

20 g

Fiber

5 g