High-protein Beef & Sweet Potato Bowls
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
I love a high-protein meal that’s as delicious as it is functional. These beef and sweet potato bowls have been blowing up online, and I had to give them my own spin! The combo of tender beef, caramelized sweet potatoes, and spicy-sweet hot honey is just
chef’s kiss
. It’s an easy, meal-prep-friendly recipe that keeps well and fuels you all week long.
And let’s talk about hot honey—it’s the ultimate way to bring a little sweet heat to your meals! Drizzling it over savoury beef and roasted sweet potatoes? Trust me, you’ll be hooked.
What Makes This High-Protein?
Each serving of this bowl packs 74g of protein, making it an ideal post-workout meal or a satisfying, protein-rich dinner. The beef mince, cottage cheese, and avocado contribute to its high protein content, helping you stay full and energized.
Can I Make This Vegetarian?
Yes! Swap the beef for crumbled tofu or lentils and cook it the same way.
Is Hot Honey Really Spicy?
It has a mild kick, but you can control the heat by adjusting the chilli flakes.
What is Gochujang and Gochugaru?
Gochujang is a Korean red chilli paste—it’s savoury, sweet, and spicy all at once. Gochugaru is a Korean red pepper powder, adding a mild, smoky heat. You can usually find gochujang in the Asian aisle of most supermarkets but you may need to search out the gochugaru at your Asian grocery store or online. They’re pantry staples in my kitchen because they instantly add so much depth and a little spice to any dish!
What You Need
beef mince
sweet potatoes
avocado
olive oil
sea salt
black pepper
soy sauce
chilli flakes
cottage cheese
fresh coriander or parsley
toasted sesame seeds
fresh coriander (optional)
honey
gochujang
Steps
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Toss the cubed sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper, then spread them on a lined baking tray. Roast for 20-25 minutes until golden and caramelized.
Heat
a large frying pan
over medium-high heat. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil and the beef mince. Use a spatula to break it up as it cooks. Once it’s starting to brown, stir in the gochujang. Pour in the soy sauce, then stir well. Let the mixture simmer and cook for another 3 minutes until everything is well combined and glossy. Remove from heat.
In
a small saucepan
over low heat, warm the honey and chilli flakes for 1-2 minutes or until the honey bubbles and froths. Remove from heat and allow to cool for a minute or so.
Divide the roasted sweet potatoes, beef mixture, cottage cheese and avocado between
serving bowls
. Drizzle generously with the hot honey and sprinkle over the sesame seeds. Add coriander if you like. Enjoy!
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PREP TIME
10 minutes
COOK TIME
25 minutes
SERVES
2
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Ingredients
500g beef mince
400g sweet potatoes, peeled & diced
1 avocado, diced
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp gochujang
2 tbsp soy sauce
200g cottage cheese
2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
fresh coriander, roughly chopped (optional)
sea salt
freshly ground black pepper
Hot honey:
⅓ cup honey
1 tsp Korea gochugaru chilli flakes
Instructions
1
Roast the Sweet Potatoes
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Toss the cubed sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper, then spread them on a lined baking tray. Roast for 20-25 minutes until golden and caramelized.
2
Cook the Beef
Heat
a large frying pan
over medium-high heat. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil and the beef mince. Use a spatula to break it up as it cooks. Once it’s starting to brown, stir in the gochujang. Pour in the soy sauce, then stir well. Let the mixture simmer and cook for another 3 minutes until everything is well combined and glossy. Remove from heat.
3
Make the Hot Honey
In
a small saucepan
over low heat, warm the honey and chilli flakes for 1-2 minutes or until the honey bubbles and froths. Remove from heat and allow to cool for a minute or so.
4
Assemble the Bowls
Divide the roasted sweet potatoes, beef mixture, cottage cheese and avocado between
serving bowls
. Drizzle generously with the hot honey and sprinkle over the sesame seeds. Add coriander if you like. Enjoy!
