Sweet, spicy, and completely craveable, this Hot Honey Beef Sweet Potato Bowl is about to become one of your favorite dinners.
Crispy roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and fresh veggies come together in one bowl, then get finished off with a sweet and spicy hot honey drizzle that ties everything together.
It is a little sweet, a little spicy, and totally satisfying.
This bowl is loaded with fresh spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, corn, and creamy avocado, giving you a good mix of protein and fiber in every bite. It comes together in about 40 minutes, making it an easy weeknight dinner that still feels special.
It is great for meal prep since the components store well separately and reheat easily throughout the week. Whether you are making dinner tonight or prepping lunches for the week ahead, this bowl is packed with flavor from the first bite to the last.
Why You’ll Love This Hot Honey Beef Sweet Potato Bowl
High in Protein
Each serving has 29 grams of protein from lean ground beef and the other bowl ingredients.
Sweet and Spicy
Honey and hot sauce give the drizzle a balance of sweetness and heat, while lime juice adds a little acidity.
Plenty of Texture
Roasted sweet potatoes, browned beef, corn, tomatoes, spinach, and avocado keep each bite different.
Full Meal in One Bowl
You get protein, vegetables, sweet potatoes, and avocado together in one serving.
Meal Prep Friendly
The beef and sweet potatoes can be stored ahead of time, making these bowls useful for lunches during the week.
Ingredient Substitutions
Ground Beef
Ground turkey can replace the 93% lean ground beef. It will have a lighter flavor but still works with the smoked paprika, chili powder, and hot honey.
Baby Spinach
Chopped romaine, mixed greens, or chopped kale can replace the baby spinach.
Corn
Frozen corn, canned corn that has been drained, or fresh corn can all be used.
Cherry Tomatoes
Grape tomatoes or chopped Roma tomatoes can replace the cherry tomatoes.
Avocado
If avocado isn’t available, leave it out or use a spoonful of plain Greek yogurt for a creamy element.
Lime Juice
Fresh lemon juice can replace the lime juice. The flavor will be slightly different, but it will still add acidity to the hot honey drizzle.
Hot Sauce
Use a mild or hotter hot sauce depending on how much heat you want.
Honey
Maple syrup can replace the honey, although the drizzle will have a different sweetness and flavor.
Baby Spinach
For a warmer bowl, shredded cabbage can also replace the spinach and hold its texture well under the beef and sweet potatoes.
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Hot Honey Beef Sweet Potato Bowl
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil divided
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder divided
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt divided
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 pound 93% lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 medium avocado sliced
- 2 tablespoon chopped green onions
For the Hot Honey Drizzle:
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the sweet potato cubes on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle the sweet potatoes with 2 teaspoons olive oil.
- Add ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, onion powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, and black pepper.
- Toss the sweet potatoes until evenly coated with the oil and seasonings.
- Roast for 22 to 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the sweet potatoes are tender and lightly browned.
- Heat the remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking the beef apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through.
- Add the remaining ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, remaining ½ teaspoon garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, and remaining ¼ teaspoon salt. Stir the seasonings into the beef. Cook for 1 minute.
- In a small mixing bowl, add the honey, hot sauce, lime juice, and crushed red pepper flakes, if using. Stir until well blended.
- Divide the baby spinach between 4 bowls.
- Add the roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned ground beef, corn, cherry tomatoes, and avocado to each bowl.
- Drizzle each serving with the hot honey sauce.
- Sprinkle the chopped green onions over the bowls.
Notes
Tips and Tricks
Keep the components separate for meal prep – Store the beef, sweet potatoes, vegetables, avocado, and hot honey drizzle separately when possible. This helps the vegetables stay fresh. Add avocado before serving – Cut the avocado shortly before eating to reduce browning. Adjust the heat level – Leave out the crushed red pepper flakes for less heat, or add more hot sauce if you prefer a spicier drizzle.Storing and Reheating
Store – Place the cooked ground beef and roasted sweet potatoes in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Store the fresh vegetables, avocado, and hot honey drizzle separately when possible. Store the drizzle – Refrigerate the hot honey drizzle in a covered container for up to 1 week. Stir before using. Reheat in the Microwave – Place the beef and sweet potatoes in a microwave-safe dish. Heat until warmed through, then add the spinach, corn, tomatoes, avocado, green onions, and hot honey drizzle. Reheat on Stovetop – Place the ground beef in a skillet over medium-low heat and cook until warmed through. Reheat the sweet potatoes separately for better texture.Nutrition
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