Crispy Sweet Potato Beef Bowl with Cottage Cheese (Viral TikTok Recipe)
This crispy sweet potato beef bowl is my take on the viral TikTok recipe that combines sweet potato, cottage cheese, and seasoned ground beef into the perfect sweet and savory meal. Paired with avocado and a drizzle of honey, this high-protein lunch is one I've been making on repeat.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Skillet
- Measuring Cups & Spoons
Ingredients
- 1 Small-Medium Sweet potato, (100-200g)
- 1/4 lb Organic ground beef, (4oz)
- 1/2 cup Cottage cheese, Good Culture
- 2 tsp Siete Taco Seasoning, Mild
- 1 tbsp Water
- 1/2 Avocado, sliced
- 1 tsp Honey, tupelo
- 2 tsp Olive or avocado oil
- 1 tsp Butter, grass-fed
- Sea salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Flakey sea salt, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Slice the sweet potato in half lengthwise. Drizzle both sides with olive or avocado oil and season generously with sea salt and black pepper.
- Place the sweet potato halves cut-side down (skin-side up) on a baking sheet. Bake for 45 minutes, or until the sweet potato is fork tender with crispy edges.
- While the sweet potato cooks, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add a little grass-fed butter to coat the pan, then add the ground beef. Cook until browned and fully cooked through, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add the Siete Taco Seasoning and water. Stir until the beef is evenly coated and continue cooking for another minute, or until the water has mostly absorbed.
- Once the sweet potato is finished, top with butter, and add cottage cheese to a plate alongside the crispy sweet potato.
- Top the cottage cheese with the seasoned ground beef. Add sliced avocado on the side.
- Finish with a drizzle of Tupelo honey, a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, and fresh cilantro.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
A Few Things:
The crispy sweet potato is the best part!Most versions of this viral recipe use diced sweet potatoes, but I prefer roasting the sweet potato halves. The outside gets perfectly crispy while the inside stays soft and naturally sweet. Don't skip the honey drizzle.
It may sound unexpected, but the little bit of sweetness balances the savory beef, creamy cottage cheese, and avocado perfectly. If you like spice, hot honey would also be delicious! Adjust the toppings to your preference.
The measurements above are how I personally make this lunch, but feel free to adjust the cottage cheese, avocado, and seasoning based on what you love.
How to Make This for the Family
Making this for more than one person?Simply multiply the ingredients based on how many people you're feeding. For a family of four, here’s what I recommend:
- 4 small sweet potatoes
- 1 lb organic ground beef
- 1½ to 2 cups cottage cheese
- 2 avocados, sliced
- 6-8 tbsp Siete Mild Taco Seasoning (adjust to taste)
- ¼ cup water
- 4 tsp honey drizzle (or more/less depending on preference)
- Fresh cilantro and flakey sea salt to garnish