Hot Honey Beef and Sweet Potatoes
This recipe features tender sweet potatoes topped with seasoned ground beef, a dollop of cottage cheese, and a sweet and spicy hot honey drizzle, offering a balanced and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- •2 Sweet potatoes
- •1 lb Lean ground beef
- •1 packet Siete taco seasoning
- •⅓ cup Water
- •2 tbsp Olive oil
- •½ cup Cottage cheese
- •¼ cup Honey
- •½ tsp Ancho chile powder
- • Salt
- • Black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 230°C (450°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Slice the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise. Drizzle them with olive oil, then season with ancho chile powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub the oil and seasonings into the potatoes.
- 3
Place the seasoned sweet potatoes cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 40–50 minutes, checking them at around 30 minutes. They are ready when tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- 4
When the sweet potatoes are almost done, heat the remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned and fully cooked.
- 5
Drain any excess fat from the beef. Mix the taco seasoning with ⅓ cup water, then add it to the pan. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is well coated and the sauce has thickened.
- 6
While the beef is cooking, prepare the hot honey. Add honey and ¼ teaspoon ancho chile powder or chili flakes to a small saucepan. Warm over low heat, stirring until the honey becomes thin and pourable. Turn off the heat and let it rest.
- 7
Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and gently mash the flesh with a fork.
- 8
Divide the beef between the sweet potato halves. Top with cottage cheese and drizzle with the hot honey.
- 9
Serve immediately and enjoy!