Cheese Bowl with Ground Beef
High-protein cheese bowl with crispy sweet potatoes, seasoned ground beef, cottage cheese, and hot honey drizzle. Ready in 25 minutes with 41g protein per serving.
Ingredients
- For the Sweet Potatoes
- 2 medium sweet potatoes diced into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- For the Ground Beef
- 1 lb lean ground beef 90/10 recommended
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp beef stock or water
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- For the Bowl
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 tbsp hot honey
- 1 medium avocado diced
- Chili flakes to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Sweet Potatoes
- Wash and dice sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes.
- Toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sweet potatoes in a single layer.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring every 3-4 minutes, until golden and caramelized on multiple sides.
- Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Cook the Ground Beef
- In the same skillet, add 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly until fragrant.
- Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks.
- Add smoked paprika, cumin, black pepper, and onion powder. Stir to coat evenly.
- Pour in beef stock and continue cooking for 6-8 minutes until beef is fully cooked and browned.
- Assemble the Bowl
- Place 1/4 cup cottage cheese as the base in each bowl.
- Add a portion of crispy sweet potatoes to one side.
- Spoon seasoned ground beef next to the sweet potatoes.
- Top with diced avocado (about 1/4 avocado per bowl).
- Drizzle 1 1/2 tsp hot honey over the entire bowl.
- Finish with a sprinkle of chili flakes for garnish.
Notes
Storage: Sweet potatoes and beef can be stored together in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Keep cottage cheese separate and add cold before serving.
Hot honey can be stored at room temperature indefinitely. Reheating:
Microwave sweet potatoes and beef for 60-90 seconds. Add cold cottage cheese, fresh avocado, and hot honey after reheating.
Substitutions: Protein: Use ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based meat
Cheese: Substitute with ricotta or Greek yogurt
Hot honey: Mix regular honey with chili flakes if unavailable
Sweet potatoes: Regular potatoes work as an alternative Cooking Methods: Oven: Roast sweet potatoes at 425°F for 20-25 minutes
Air fryer: Cook at 400°F for 15-18 minutes, shaking basket every 5 minutes Nutrition per serving (1/4 of recipe):
Protein: 41g | Carbs: 26g | Fat: 23g | Fiber: 5g
Make it vegetarian: Replace beef with seasoned black beans or lentils.
Make it vegan: Use plant-based ground meat and dairy-free cottage cheese alternative.
Keep cottage cheese separate and add cold before serving.
Hot honey can be stored at room temperature indefinitely. Reheating:
Microwave sweet potatoes and beef for 60-90 seconds. Add cold cottage cheese, fresh avocado, and hot honey after reheating.
Substitutions: Protein: Use ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based meat
Cheese: Substitute with ricotta or Greek yogurt
Hot honey: Mix regular honey with chili flakes if unavailable
Sweet potatoes: Regular potatoes work as an alternative Cooking Methods: Oven: Roast sweet potatoes at 425°F for 20-25 minutes
Air fryer: Cook at 400°F for 15-18 minutes, shaking basket every 5 minutes Nutrition per serving (1/4 of recipe):
Protein: 41g | Carbs: 26g | Fat: 23g | Fiber: 5g
Make it vegetarian: Replace beef with seasoned black beans or lentils.
Make it vegan: Use plant-based ground meat and dairy-free cottage cheese alternative.
