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a bowl with ground beef, roasted potatoes, avocado, and cottage cheese.
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Ground Beef Bowl

Ground beef seasoned with taco seasoning, served with roasted sweet potatoes, cottage cheese, avocados, and then drizzled with hot honey.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Skill Level: Beginner
Servings: 4
Author: Rena

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 Large sweet potatoes
  • 1 large avocado or 2 medium
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided, or avocado oil
  • 2 cups Low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1.3 ounce taco seasoning 1 packet
  • 3 tablespoons hot honey divided
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Salt and pepper
  • Red chili flakes optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • Peel and chop the 2 Large sweet potatoes into 1/4 inch cubes. Place them on the sheet pan, drizzle 1 tablespoon of the 2 tablespoons olive oil, Salt and pepper, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
    diced sweet potatoes on a sheet pan with seasonings added to it.
  • Using your hands, toss to combine. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until crispy and cooked through.
    Diced sweet potatoes, baked on a sheet pan.
  • Meanwhile, cook the beef. In a pan, add olive oil and sear the 1 pound lean ground beef until it is no longer pink. About 2-3 minutes. Then add the 1.3 ounce taco seasoning and 1 tablespoon tomato paste. Season with salt and pepper if you like.
    seared beef topped with taco seasoning and tomato paste.
  • Cook for another 2 minutes until the flavors meld. Add a tablespoon of the 3 tablespoons hot honey, and mix again. If the beef is too dry to your liking, you can add a bit of water or broth. (depends on how lean the beef is).
    Cooked seasoned beef in a pan.
  • Assemble the Bowl. Add the roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned ground beef, 1 large avocado (divided equally), and 2 cups Low-fat cottage cheese (1/2 cup in each bowl.
  • Drizzle with more hot honey, and garnish with Red chili flakes if desired. Serve and enjoy.
    assembled ground beef bowl with cottage cheese, roasted sweet potatoes, cottage cheese, and a drizzle of hot honey.

Notes

  • Instead of ground beef, you can use ground chicken or ground turkey.
  • Serve with more veggies like steamed broccoli, roasted zucchini, or green beans. 
  • I used 4% fat cottage cheese 
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 595kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 1406mg | Potassium: 1357mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 25164IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 144mg | Iron: 5mg