Description
This Sweet Potato Beef Bowl with Spicy Hot Honey Drizzle is the ultimate balance of sweet, spicy, and savory. Roasted sweet potatoes, juicy ground beef, and a fiery honey glaze come together for a hearty, flavor-packed meal that’s both healthy and irresistible.
Ingredients
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 lb ground beef (or turkey)
1 small onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sriracha (or more to taste)
1 tsp smoked paprika
2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
1/4 cup chopped green onions
Hot Honey Drizzle:
2 tbsp honey
1 tsp hot sauce
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then spread evenly on the baking sheet.
3. Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and tender.
4. Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium heat and add ground beef.
5. Cook until browned, breaking up with a spatula.
6. Add onion and garlic; sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
7. Stir in soy sauce, sriracha, and smoked paprika; cook 2 more minutes.
8. In a small bowl, whisk honey, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes to make the drizzle.
9. Assemble bowls: layer rice, roasted sweet potatoes, and beef mixture.
10. Drizzle with hot honey and top with green onions before serving.
Notes
🍯 Tip 1: Add avocado or a fried egg for extra richness.
🌶️ Tip 2: Adjust heat by adding more or less sriracha.
🥦 Tip 3: Mix in roasted broccoli or bell peppers for a veggie boost.
🥔 Tip 4: Swap beef for ground turkey or tofu for a lighter version.
🔥 Tip 5: Double the hot honey — you’ll want extra on everything!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasted + Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: sweet potato beef bowl, hot honey beef bowl, spicy rice bowl, healthy meal prep, sweet and spicy dinner