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Free for a limited timeHot Honey Sweet Potato Beef Bowl
This bowl topped Google's list of viral recipe searches: roasted sweet potato, ground beef, cottage cheese and a hot honey drizzle tying it together. Our version uses less honey and more veg.
Sweet, spicy and savoury at once, with enough protein to keep you full for hours.
Why it went viral
- High protein from beef and cottage cheese
- Healthy carbs from sweet potato
- Batch-cook once, eat for 3 days
Hot Honey Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 large sweet potato
- 400 g lean ground beef
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp chilli flakes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Spring onion
Method
- Cube the sweet potato and roast with oil 25 minutes at 220°C.
- Brown the beef with salt and paprika.
- Warm the honey with chilli flakes for a minute.
- Layer potato, beef and cottage cheese; drizzle hot honey and add spring onion.
Tip
Air-fry the sweet potato for 15 minutes instead — crispier with less oil.
Why the hot honey bowl went viral
It topped Google's viral recipe list because it combines three flavours: sweet potato and honey, chilli heat and savoury beef. With cottage cheese it's high-protein and great for meal prep.
Prep it for 3 days
- Roast potato and cook beef; store separately
- Keep cottage cheese cold and separate
- Make the hot honey and keep it in a small jar
- Reheat only potato and beef; add the rest cold
Ingredient swaps
- Ground chicken or turkey instead of beef
- Greek yogurt instead of cottage cheese
- Date syrup with chilli instead of honey
- Regular potato if no sweet potato
Frequently asked questions
How much protein per bowl?
About 40 g per serving from beef and cottage cheese.
Is hot honey healthy?
Honey is sugar, so keep it to two spoons for the whole recipe. Chilli adds negligible calories.
Can I make it vegetarian?
Yes — swap beef for roasted chickpeas or tofu.
Is it diet-friendly?
Yes in a moderate portion; the high protein keeps you full.
⚠️ For general education only. If you have a health condition or allergy, consult your doctor.