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Cottage Cheese, Sweet Potato, & Ground Beef Power Bowl
This savory-sweet dinner bowl is the perfect mix of comfort and nutrition. It’s loaded with lean protein from ground beef and cottage cheese, complex carbs from roasted sweet potatoes, and healthy fats from creamy avocado — all finished with a touch of honey and red pepper flakes for a sweet-spicy balance. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or a post-workout dinner that actually feels indulgent!
10/8/20252 min read
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
High in protein to keep you full and energized
Naturally balanced with carbs, fats, and fiber
Customizable (swap in ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles)
Sweet + spicy flavor combo that hits all the right notes
Ingredients (serves 2)
1 medium sweet potato, diced into small cubes
1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
Salt & pepper, to taste
½ lb lean ground beef (90% or higher)
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp paprika
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
½ cup low-fat or whole cottage cheese
½ large avocado, sliced
1 tsp honey (for drizzling)
Optional toppings: chopped green onion, cilantro, everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
Roast the sweet potato:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, until tender and lightly crisped.
Cook the ground beef:
While potatoes cook, heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
Add ground beef, garlic powder, paprika, and red pepper flakes.
Cook until browned and fully cooked through, breaking into small pieces.
Assemble the bowl:
Add roasted sweet potatoes as the base.
Top with ground beef, a generous scoop of cottage cheese, and sliced avocado.
Drizzle lightly with honey and sprinkle extra red pepper flakes if you like heat.
Serve & enjoy warm!
Meal Prep Tip
Store components separately in airtight containers. Reheat sweet potatoes and beef, then add cottage cheese and avocado fresh before serving.
Nutrition Highlights (approx. per serving)
Calories: ~450
Protein: ~35g
Carbs: ~30g
Fat: ~20g
Final Thoughts
This Cottage Cheese & Ground Beef Power Bowl is equal parts satisfying and wholesome. The mix of savory, creamy, sweet, and spicy makes it feel gourmet. (But it’s secretly simple and meal-prep friendly.)
Drizzle on that honey, sprinkle the red pepper flakes, and dig into a bowl that fuels your body and tastes amazing!
Ingredients That Take This Meal to the Next Level
Organic Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
For some heat!
100% Raw Organic Honey
For some sweetness!
Organic Everything Bagel Seasoning
For some savory crunch!