Description
These Hot Honey Sweet Potato Beef Bowls combine roasted sweet potatoes with savory ground beef and a spicy, sweet honey sauce for a flavorful and comforting meal. Topped with fresh avocado, red onion, and cilantro, this dish offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors – spicy, sweet, and savory – all in one bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Bowls:
- 1 lb ground beef (or your choice of beef, such as flank steak or sirloin, sliced thin)
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
For the Hot Honey Sauce:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon sriracha or hot sauce (adjust to desired spice level)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Roast the Sweet Potatoes: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper, spreading them evenly in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and golden brown.
- Cook the Beef: While the sweet potatoes roast, heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef or thinly sliced beef to the pan, cooking until browned and cooked through, breaking up the ground beef as it cooks. Season with salt, pepper, and optional spices like cumin or chili powder for additional flavor.
- Prepare the Hot Honey Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine honey, sriracha (or hot sauce), apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Stir and warm the mixture over low heat until smooth and heated through. Adjust spiciness or sweetness by adding more hot sauce or honey according to your taste.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the roasted sweet potatoes evenly among four bowls. Top each with the cooked beef, thinly sliced red onions, and avocado slices. Drizzle generously with the hot honey sauce and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.
- Serve: Serve the bowls immediately to enjoy the delightful mix of spicy, sweet, and savory flavors with warm sweet potatoes and fresh toppings.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with sliced flank steak or sirloin as preferred.
- Adjust the amount of sriracha to control the spice level in the hot honey sauce.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure the soy sauce used is gluten-free.
- Adding a squeeze of fresh lime juice before serving can enhance the flavors.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated, but the sweet potatoes are best fresh for optimal texture.
