Description
This Ground Beef Sweet Potato Bowl is a nutritious and flavorful meal featuring perfectly air-fried sweet potatoes paired with spiced ground beef. Topped with creamy cottage cheese, ripe avocado, and a drizzle of hot honey, this bowl offers a delightful balance of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors in a quick 30-minute recipe.
Ingredients
Sweet Potatoes
- 2 medium sweet potatoes – peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil or olive oil spray
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/3 teaspoon ground black pepper
Ground Beef Mixture
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 teaspoons avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 2 teaspoons tomato paste
Toppings
- 1 medium ripe avocado – peeled and diced
- 2/3 cup cottage cheese
- Drizzle of hot honey
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F to ensure it’s hot and ready for cooking the sweet potatoes evenly.
- Season the Sweet Potatoes: In a large bowl, toss the peeled and chopped sweet potato cubes with olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, and any additional preferred seasonings to coat them evenly.
- Air Fry the Sweet Potatoes: Arrange the seasoned sweet potato cubes in a single layer in the air fryer basket, allowing slight overlap if necessary. Cook for 15-17 minutes, shaking or tossing the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Cook the Ground Beef: While the sweet potatoes cook, heat a skillet over medium heat on the stovetop. Add the avocado oil, then the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Season the Beef: Stir in the tomato paste and taco seasoning, adding a pinch of salt if desired. Continue cooking until the beef is fully browned and no longer pink. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked sweet potatoes and ground beef evenly between 2 to 3 bowls. Top each with diced avocado, cottage cheese, and finish with a drizzle of hot honey for a spicy-sweet kick.
- Serve and Enjoy: Your hearty and flavorful Ground Beef Sweet Potato Bowl is ready to be enjoyed fresh and warm.
Notes
- You can substitute the ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter or vegetarian option.
- Adjust the amount of hot honey drizzle to your preferred spice and sweetness level.
- Feel free to add additional toppings such as chopped cilantro, lime juice, or shredded cheese for extra flavor.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, you can roast the sweet potatoes in a preheated oven at 425°F for about 25-30 minutes, tossing halfway through.
