Hot Honey Ground Beef Sweet Potato Boats
Tender roasted sweet potatoes are loaded with seasoned ground beef, creamy cottage cheese, fresh avocado, herbs, and a sweet-spicy hot honey drizzle. This easy, filling dinner is packed with delicious sweet and savory flavor.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Large skillet
- Wooden spoon
- Small saucepan
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Fork
Ingredients
- 4 medium-large sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 avocado
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 1 tablespoon green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and dry the sweet potatoes, pierce them several times, and rub lightly with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Roast for 45 to 60 minutes, or until completely tender.
- Meanwhile, brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the onion and cook until softened.
- Add garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Cook until the beef is deeply browned and reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Warm honey gently with red pepper flakes and smoked paprika to make the hot honey.
- Carefully cut a slit through each roasted sweet potato and gently press it open.
- Fluff the inside with a fork.
- Fill each potato with seasoned ground beef. Add cottage cheese and sliced avocado.
- Garnish with parsley, green onions, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Drizzle generously with hot honey. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
Approximate Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories 560 kcal
- Protein 32 g
- Carbohydrates 58 g
- Fat 25 g
- Fiber 10 g
- Sugar 20 g
- Sodium 650 mg
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
