Name: Viral Cottage Cheese Sweet Potato Beef Bowls
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 small (or 1 large) sweet potato, peeled and cubed; ½ teaspoon garlic powder (for sweet potatoes); ½ teaspoon paprika (for sweet potatoes); ¼ teaspoon salt (for sweet potatoes); Olive oil spray; ½ pound ground beef; 1 teaspoon onion powder; ½ teaspoon garlic powder (for beef); 1 teaspoon paprika (for beef); ¼ teaspoon chili flakes; ½ teaspoon salt (for beef); 1 cup cottage cheese; 1 avocado, cubed; ½ tablespoon hot honey; Chili flakes, to taste (optional)

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Short Description

A viral, balanced bowl that combines crispy air‑fried sweet potatoes, savory spiced ground beef, creamy cottage cheese, and avocado. Finished with a drizzle of hot honey and a sprinkle of chili flakes, it’s satisfyingly sweet, spicy, and wholesome.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

These bowls are a delicious blend of textures and flavors—tender sweet potato, richly seasoned beef, cool creamy cottage cheese, buttery avocado, and a sweet‑heat honey drizzle. They’re quick, customizable, and loaded with protein and nutrients, making them perfect for casual meals or meal prep.

Ingredients

(Tip: You’ll find the full list of ingredients and measurements in the recipe card below.)
For the Sweet Potatoes:
• 2 small (or 1 large) sweet potato, peeled and cubed
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• Olive oil spray

For the Bowls:
• ½ pound ground beef
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ¼ teaspoon chili flakes
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1 avocado, cubed
• ½ tablespoon hot honey
• Chili flakes, to taste (optional)

Directions

Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Peel and cube the sweet potato. Toss the cubes with garlic powder, paprika, and salt. Lightly spray with olive oil and cook in an air fryer at 375°F (190 °C) for about 15 minutes, or until golden and tender.
Cook the Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium‑high heat, add the ground beef along with onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, chili flakes, and salt. Cook until the beef is fully browned, breaking it up into crumbles.
Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked sweet potatoes and spiced beef evenly into two serving bowls. Add cubed avocado to each. Top each bowl with ½ cup of cottage cheese.
Finish and Serve: Drizzle hot honey over each bowl and sprinkle extra chili flakes to taste.

Servings And Timing

Yields 2 bowls.
Prep time: ~10 minutes (cubing and seasoning).
Cook time: ~20 minutes (sweet potatoes and beef).
Total time: ~30 minutes.

Variations

Protein Swap: Replace ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or plant‑based crumbles.
Spice Adjustments: Increase chili flakes or hot honey for more heat; omit for milder flavor.
Sweet Potato Alternatives: Use roasted butternut squash or sweet potato fries.
Dairy Substitutes: Swap cottage cheese with Greek yogurt or vegan yogurt for a dairy‑free option.
Additional Toppings: Add sliced green onions, chopped fresh cilantro, or pickled jalapeños for freshness and tang.

Storage/Reheating

Store leftover components separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3–4 days.
To reheat, warm sweet potatoes and beef in a skillet or microwave until heated through, add fresh avocado and cottage cheese just before serving to maintain their texture.

FAQs

Can I use regular potatoes instead of sweet potatoes?

Yes, russet or gold potatoes can be used—though sweet potatoes offer a natural sweetness and nutrition boost.

Is it okay to prepare everything ahead?

Yes. Roast the sweet potatoes and cook the beef ahead, then assemble the bowls just before eating for best texture.

Can I make this gluten‑free?

Absolutely. All ingredients are naturally gluten‑free—just ensure spices and hot honey are certified gluten‑free if needed.

Can I omit the hot honey?

Yes. It adds sweetness and a spicy kick—but you can replace it with maple syrup or a drizzle of agave for a milder finish.

How can I make this dairy‑free?

Substitute the cottage cheese with plant‑based yogurt or vegan “ricotta” or omit it and add sliced avocado or hummus for creaminess.

Can I batch‑cook this for meal prep?

Yes. Cook sweet potatoes and beef in bulk and assemble bowls when ready to eat. Refrigerate and enjoy within 3–4 days.

Will reheated cottage cheese taste grainy?

Cottage cheese is best used fresh. Reheat beef and potatoes, then top with fresh cottage cheese just before serving.

How spicy is this dish?

It has mild to moderate heat from paprika and chili flakes. Hot honey adds more kick—adjust to your taste.

What can I serve with it?

Serve these bowls alone as a full meal or alongside a simple side salad or sautéed greens for extra veggies.

Can I add extra veggies to the bowl?

Yes—ingredients like corn, sautéed peppers, shredded carrot, or sliced tomatoes can work well.

Conclusion

These Viral Cottage Cheese Sweet Potato Beef Bowls deliver a perfect balance of flavors and textures in a quick, nutrient-packed meal. With savory beef, crispy sweet potatoes, creamy cheese, and avocado sweetness, they’re ideal for easy lunches or dinners. Feel free to adapt spice level, toppings, or sides to suit your preferences—this bowl is flexible, filling, and absolutely delicious.

Ezabella

Viral Cottage Cheese Sweet Potato Beef Bowls