Hot Honey Beef Bowl

Name: Hot Honey Beef Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 sweet potato, diced; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef (93/7); 2 tbsp taco seasoning; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp salt; 3 cups cooked white rice; 1 cup cottage cheese; 2 avocado, sliced; 1 cup corn kernels; 1/4 cup hot honey; 2 lime, cut into wedges; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

The 2026 high-protein viral bowl: taco-spiced ground beef with roasted sweet potato, cottage cheese, avocado, and a hot honey drizzle for sweet-spicy heat.

45 minEasyServes 4760 cal/serving

AmericanDinnerStovetop and OvenHigh ProteinHigh FiberNut-FreeShellfish-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-Free

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Ingredients

2 sweet potato, diced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef (93/7)
2 tbsp taco seasoning
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp salt
3 cups cooked white rice
1 cup cottage cheese
2 avocado, sliced
1 cup corn kernels
1/4 cup hot honey
2 lime, cut into wedges
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1

Preheat the oven to 425F. Toss 2 diced sweet potato with half the 2 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of 1/2 tsp salt on a sheet pan and roast for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring once, until tender and caramelized at the edges.
2

Meanwhile, heat the remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef (93/7) and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, for 6 to 8 minutes until browned and no longer pink, reaching an internal temperature of 160F.
3

Stir in 2 tbsp taco seasoning, 2 cloves minced garlic, and the remaining salt. Cook for 1 more minute until fragrant, then remove from the heat.
4

Divide 3 cups cooked white rice among bowls as the base.
5

Top each bowl with the taco-spiced beef, roasted sweet potato, 1 cup cottage cheese, 2 sliced avocado, and 1 cup corn kernels.
6

Drizzle generously with 1/4 cup hot honey, squeeze a wedge of 2 cut into wedges lime over each bowl, and finish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.

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Questions

What temperature do I cook Hot Honey Beef Bowl at?

For Hot Honey Beef Bowl, the oven is set to 425 F (about 220 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 25 minutes, in step 1. The target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 2. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What can I use instead of honey in Hot Honey Beef Bowl?

The entry for Hot Honey Beef Bowl calls for 1/4 cup hot honey. In its place: Maple syrup or agave, measure for measure, which also makes it vegan.

Can I use ground turkey instead of ground beef in Hot Honey Beef Bowl?

Yes. Choose turkey that is not extra-lean and add a tablespoon of oil to the pan, because turkey has less fat and browns more slowly. Season it a little harder than you would beef. As written, the entry for Hot Honey Beef Bowl uses 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef (93/7).

Can I make Hot Honey Beef Bowl dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Hot Honey Beef Bowl is 1 cup cottage cheese. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How many calories are in Hot Honey Beef Bowl?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 760 calories, with 50 g protein, 75 g carbohydrate and 18 g fat, plus 5 g fiber and 450 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Hot Honey Beef Bowl?

Refrigerate what is left of Hot Honey Beef Bowl within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through. The grain firms up as it chills; add a spoonful of water before reheating.

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