Viral Taco Cottage Cheese Sweet Potato Bowl Recipe

Make your own version of the viral taco Cottage Cheese Sweet Potato Bowl recipe using ground beef taco meat and other healthy ingredients for a complete meal.

I have been seeing this taco cottage cheese bowl recipe all over Tik Tok and Instagram. With all the rave reviews, I had to make my own version to see what the hype was all about and if it is worth trying. Spoiler alert: it is worth giving it a try, even if you aren’t a big cottage cheese fan.

Why You’ll Love this Viral Taco Cottage Cheese Sweet Potato Bowl

First up, you’ll love this bowl because it is a balanced meal. It includes a good balance of protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats. Don’t forget the fiber too. All of it comes together for a delicious meal everyone will love when trying to reach health or macro goals.

Second, It is so simple to make. Roasting the sweet potatoes takes a bit of time, but honestly the steps are so easy and the flavor is unmatched. Let’s get into what you’ll need to make your own taco bowls.

Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you will need to make my version of this viral taco cottage cheese sweet potato bowl meal:

• 1 Pound Ground Beef
• 2 Cups Cottage Cheese
• 2 sweet potatoes (about 1 pound)
• 1-2 Avocados
• 4 Tablespoons Hot Honey
• Olive Oil
• Taco Seasoning Packet
• Additional Seasonings to Taste: Salt, Pepper, Cinnamon, Paprika, Red Pepper Flakes, etc.
• Toppings: If you like add anything else on top that you’d like

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How to Make the Viral Taco Cottage Cheese Bowl

Prepare Sweet Potatoes

Clean and peel sweet potatoes. I like to cut in half lengthwise. Next, cut each of those halves in half lengthwise twice. Then flip to the other way and cut the slices into cubes. I decided I didn’t cut mine small enough because they were longer on the roasting time. If I were you, I’d cut mine a little smaller than pictured.

Place cubes a medium bowl, mist with olive oil and season sweet potatoes (I love my Olive Oil Mister). I like to add salt, pepper, and a little bit of cinnamon. Feel free to get creative with your spices here. I like the cinnamon because it brings out the sweetness a little bit!

Bake at 425 Degrees F for 25-30 minutes on a lined sheet pan. Stirring halfway through roasting time.

Make Taco Meat

While sweet potatoes are roasting, brown ground beef over medium heat. Break up the meat, and stir occasionally as the meat cooks. When the meat is browned, drain off grease/fat.

Add taco seasoning and water as per directions on the taco seasoning package. Simmer for 5-10 minutes to let flavors meld.

If taco meat is ready before roasted sweet potatoes, cover and keep warm on low. Stirring occasionally until sweet potatoes are ready.

Cut Avocados

Prepare avocados. Cut in half. Remove pit/seed. Slice lengthwise but not through the peel, and then again in the other direction to form cubes. I use a spoon to scoop out the avocado.

Slip the spoon between the avocado peel and the avocado and simply scoop out as much as you like to add to your plate.

Plating

Add 1/4 of ground beef to plate (about 1/2 cup), 1/2 cup cottage cheese, 1/4 of sweet potatoes, and as much avocado as you like (I usually use 1/4 to 1/2 of a chunked avocado).

Drizzle with hot honey and top with any other seasonings or toppings such as red pepper flakes,  tomatoes, green onions, diced jalapeños, etc. Make it your own and to your taste.

My husband seasoned his with red pepper flakes for some extra kick. I went for a little bit of Everything but the Bagel seasoning.

These are some of the items I use to make this recipe easier:

Variations

The great thing about this recipe is that you can make it your own! Here are a couple of variations you can try to change up this recipe.

Taco Meat: However you like to make your taco meat, you can make it that way for this recipe. Don’t feel like you have to follow this recipe exactly there is lots of room for making it your own. Some like to add a couple tablespoons of tomato paste to their taco meat or make their own special blend of taco seasonings.

Toppings: Get creative with toppings. You can add a lot of volume by adding more vegetables. Think lettuce, tomatoes, cauliflower rice, peppers, onions, etc.

Storage and Make Ahead

This is a great recipe to make and store for future meals

Storage:

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator or up to three days. Note that extra avocado can turn brown. Add some lemon or lime juice to preserve green color.  

It is best to store the prepared ingredients separately and warm taco meat and sweet potatoes before assembling. Or if you want to eat leftovers cold, you can assemble into individual proportions ready to eat.

Freezing: It is not recommended to freeze this recipe.

Make Ahead: I use this as a meal prep recipe for lunches or dinners to eat during the week. You can easily roast the sweet potatoes, and prepare the taco meat. Then assemble bowls when you are ready to eat.

Common Questions about This Recipe

Can I use pre-cut sweet potatoes?

Yes, This will be more expensive, but it will save you time on preparing the sweet potatoes.

Can I air fry the sweet potatoes?

Yes, air frying the potato cubes is great way to speed up this process. Air fry in a preheated air fryer at 400 Degrees for 10-15 minutes. Shake the air fryer basket half way through cook time. Depending on thickness of sweet potatoes you may need to air fry for longer.

Can I make my own taco seasoning?

Yes, I use a premade mix for convenience but, you can use any mix of seasonings to make your taco meat. Here is a great recipe for making your own homemade taco seasoning.

I can’t find hot honey, can I make my own?

Yes, you can make your own hot honey. Here is a recipe to make homemade hot honey.

Conclusion

After trying this recipe it was a hit at our house. My husband and I both loved the mixture of the taco flavor from the meat, the sweetness of the hot honey, and the cinnamon on the sweet potatoes.

Give this recipe a try for a quick and simple dinner you’ll want to add to your meal prep rotation. There is a reason this is a viral Tik Tok recipe, because it tastes so good. Happy Cooking!

More Easy Dinner Recipes to try:

• Rotisserie Chicken & Dumplings
• Taco Rice Skillet
• Yogurt Marinated Chicken

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