Description
Indulge in the warm and comforting flavors of the Hot Honey Sweet Potato Beef Bowl, where tender roasted sweet potatoes meet juicy ground beef, all drizzled with a delightful hot honey sauce. This dish offers a perfect balance of sweet and spicy, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. Easy to prepare and full of flavor, this bowl is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 500g), peeled and diced
- 1 lb (450g) lean ground beef
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss diced sweet potatoes in 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on the baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until fork-tender.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, add remaining olive oil and ground beef seasoned with garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned.
- In a small bowl, mix honey with chili flakes to create the hot honey sauce.
- Combine roasted sweet potatoes with cooked beef in the skillet, drizzle hot honey sauce over it all, and gently toss until coated.
- Serve in bowls topped with cilantro and avocado if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg