Hot Honey Beef & Sweet Potato Boats
A delicious combination of sweet potatoes filled with seasoned beef, creamy cottage cheese, and topped with spicy-hot honey, perfect for a nutritious and custom meal.
Ingrédients
For the Boats
- 2 small sweet potatoes
- 1/2 lb ground beef (or turkey)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (or chili powder)
- 2/3 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 medium avocado, sliced
- 2-3 tsp hot honey (or honey + chili flakes)
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and prick them with a fork several times.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
Baking
- Place the sweet potatoes directly on the middle rack and bake for 40-50 minutes until soft.
- Alternatively, microwave them for about 10-12 minutes until soft.
Cooking the Beef
- In a skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef with salt and smoked paprika.
- Cook the beef for 5-7 minutes until browned, breaking it up with a spatula.
Assembling the Boats
- Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, cut them lengthwise and fluff the insides.
- Spoon the browned beef mixture over the fluffed sweet potato halves.
- Add a scoop of cottage cheese on top of the beef.
- Top with sliced avocado.
- Drizzle with hot honey.
Serving
- Serve warm and enjoy your flavorful Hot Honey Beef & Sweet Potato Boats.
Notes
For a refreshing side, serve with a cucumber salad dressed with oil and vinegar.