Description
These Viral Hot Honey Taco Beef Bowls are the ultimate fusion of sweet, smoky, and zesty. Featuring crispy air-fried sweet potatoes, perfectly seasoned beef, and a trendy hot honey drizzle, this dish is a colorful, high-protein masterpiece balanced with fresh salsa and creamy cottage cheese.
Ingredients
The Crispy Sweet Potatoes
- 14 oz sweet potatoes, cubed
- 1 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning
- Smoked paprika and garlic powder, to taste
- Cooking spray
The Taco Beef
- 10.5 oz lean ground beef
- 1/2 packet taco seasoning mix
- Splash of water
The Fresh Tomato Salsa
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley or cilantro
- Juice of 1/2 lemon or lime
- Pinch of salt
The Toppings
- 1/2 avocado, mashed
- 2 tablespoons fat-free cottage cheese
- 1–1 1/2 tablespoons hot honey
Instructions
Air Fry: Toss sweet potatoes with seasonings and spray. Air fry at 400°F for 20–25 mins until golden.
Cook Beef: Brown beef in a skillet. Stir in taco seasoning and a splash of water; simmer until sauce thickens.
Salsa: Mix tomatoes, onion, herbs, citrus juice, and salt in a small bowl.
Assemble: Use sweet potatoes as the base. Layer with taco beef, mashed avocado, and cottage cheese.
Finish: Top with fresh salsa and a generous drizzle of hot honey.
Notes
Potato Uniformity: Consistent 1/2-inch cubes ensure a perfect crunch without burning.
Cottage Cheese Hack: Provides a cooling, high-protein alternative to sour cream.
Salsa Mellowing: Mix the salsa early so the citrus juice can neutralize the raw bite of the red onion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer / Skillet
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Bowl
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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