Description
Delicious and hearty Hot Honey Sweet Potato Beef Bowls featuring roasted sweet potatoes, spicy ground beef with hot honey, and fresh toppings like avocado and feta. Perfect for a nutritious and flavorful meal prep option that brings together sweet, spicy, and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Hot Honey Beef
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons hot honey (plus more for drizzling)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Assembly
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
- Optional lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Roast the Sweet Potatoes: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Spread them out on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the sweet potatoes are tender and lightly browned.
- Cook the Ground Beef: While the sweet potatoes roast, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink. Drain any excess fat if necessary to avoid greasiness.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the cooked beef. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until the onion softens and becomes translucent, stirring occasionally.
- Add Spices and Tomato Paste: Stir in smoked paprika, chili powder, ground cumin, and tomato paste. Cook together for about 2 minutes to release the spices’ flavors and thicken the mixture slightly.
- Incorporate Hot Honey: Mix in 2 tablespoons of hot honey, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir until everything is well combined and heated through.
- Assemble the Bowls: Begin by placing cooked rice or quinoa at the bottom of each bowl. Top with portions of the hot honey beef mixture and roasted sweet potatoes. Add sliced avocado and sprinkle crumbled feta or goat cheese over the top.
- Garnish and Serve: Finish with chopped fresh cilantro or parsley and a light drizzle of additional hot honey for extra flavor. Serve with optional lime wedges for brightness, squeezing lime juice over the bowl before eating if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or plant-based ground meat for a lighter or vegetarian option.
- Adjust the amount of hot honey based on your preferred level of spice and sweetness.
- This recipe is meal prep-friendly and great for lunches throughout the week.
