Viral Ground Turkey and Sweet Potato Hot Honey Bowls
These ground turkey and sweet potato hot honey bowls are one of my favorite easy, high-protein meals to make for my family. They combine seasoned ground turkey or chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, creamy cottage cheese, fresh avocado, and a drizzle of hot honey for the perfect balance of savory and sweet.
This is one of those meals that I make in a large batch because I have a hungry family to feed! I typically use four to five packages of ground meat, roast a big pan of sweet potatoes, and portion everything out for easy lunches and dinners throughout the week.
Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or feeding a large family, these bowls are simple, filling, and full of flavor. I’m pretty much addicted to this recipe.
Viral Ground Turkey and Sweet Potato Hot Honey Bowls
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Add ground turkey or chicken to a large skillet over medium heat. Break apart the meat as it cooks until browned and cooked through.– 4–5 packages ground turkey or ground chicken
- Wash sweet potatoes and cut into approximately 1-inch cubes. No need to peel them.8 - Sweet potatoes
- Spread sweet potatoes on a large rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil or avocado oil and season with salt and pepper.– 3–4 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil, – 1 teaspoon salt, – 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Roast for approximately 30 minutes, or until tender and slightly golden.
- Add taco seasoning to the cooked ground meat. Start with about ¾ cup for a large batch and add more to taste. Stir until evenly combined.– ¾ cup taco seasoning to start
- To assemble each bowl, add approximately ½ cup seasoned ground meat and ½ cup roasted sweet potatoes.
- Top with ¼ cup cottage cheese and ½ fresh avocado.– Cottage cheese, – Fresh avocados
- Drizzle with hot honey and sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired.– Hot honey
- Serve immediately or portion the meat and sweet potatoes into containers for meal prep. Add fresh toppings when ready to serve.– Red pepper flakes
- For another serving option, use tortillas and pico de gallo instead of cottage cheese and avocado.
Ingredients
For the ground meat:
- 4–5 packages ground turkey or ground chicken
- Taco seasoning (approximately 1 packet per pound of meat, or start with ¾ cup for a large batch and add more to taste)
- A little water, if needed, according to your taco seasoning directions
For the roasted sweet potatoes:
- Sweet potatoes (enough to fill a large baking sheet)
- 3–4 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
For assembling the bowls:
- Cooked taco-seasoned ground turkey or chicken
- Roasted sweet potatoes
- Cottage cheese (about ¼ cup per bowl)
- Fresh avocado (about ½ avocado per bowl)
- Hot honey (about 1 teaspoon per bowl)
- Red pepper flakes, optional
Optional toppings:
- Tortillas
- Pico de gallo
How to Make Ground Turkey and Sweet Potato Hot Honey Bowls
1. Brown the ground meat.
Add your ground turkey or chicken to a large skillet or pan over medium heat. Since this is a large batch, you may need a large pan or two separate skillets.
Break the meat apart as it cooks and continue cooking until it is browned and cooked through.
2. Prepare the sweet potatoes.
Preheat your oven to 450°F.
Wash your sweet potatoes and cut them into approximately 1-inch cubes. You do not need to peel them! I like to leave the skins on to keep things simple.
Spread the cubed sweet potatoes across a large rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil or avocado oil and season with salt and pepper.
3. Roast the sweet potatoes.
Place the baking sheet in your preheated 450°F oven and roast for approximately 30 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and slightly golden.
You can toss them halfway through cooking if you would like, but I usually leave mine alone.
4. Season the ground meat.
Once your ground meat is browned and cooked through, add your taco seasoning.
I typically use about one packet of taco seasoning per pound of meat. For a large batch, start with approximately ¾ cup of taco seasoning and add more as needed to get the flavor you like.
Stir everything together until the meat is evenly coated.
5. Assemble your bowls.
Now comes the easy part!
Add approximately ½ cup of seasoned ground turkey or chicken to a bowl. Top with ½ cup of roasted sweet potatoes, ¼ cup of cottage cheese, and half of a fresh avocado.
Drizzle with about a teaspoon of hot honey. If you like a little extra heat, sprinkle some red pepper flakes over the top.
That’s it! You have a delicious, filling bowl that is perfect for lunch or dinner.
Tips for Making These Bowls
- Make a large batch: I typically make four to five packages of ground meat at once. This gives us plenty for family meals and leftovers.
- Don’t peel your sweet potatoes: Just wash, cube, and roast. One less step makes this recipe even easier.
- Adjust the seasoning: Start with less taco seasoning and add more until you get the flavor you prefer.
- Make it your own: My boys actually prefer eating the seasoned meat and sweet potatoes in tortillas with pico de gallo instead of cottage cheese and avocado. Both ways are delicious!
- Meal prep: Store the cooked meat and roasted sweet potatoes separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator. Add your cottage cheese, avocado, and hot honey when you’re ready to eat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use ground chicken instead of ground turkey?
Absolutely! Both ground turkey and ground chicken work wonderfully in this recipe. Use whichever one your family prefers.
Do I have to peel the sweet potatoes?
No! I leave the skins on. Just give them a good wash before cutting them into cubes.
Can I make these bowls ahead of time?
Yes! This is one of my favorite meals to prepare ahead of time. Cook the meat and sweet potatoes, portion them into containers, and refrigerate. Add your fresh toppings when you’re ready to serve.
What else can I serve with these bowls?
My boys love turning this meal into tacos using tortillas and pico de gallo. You could also add your favorite taco toppings to make these bowls your own.
If you give these ground turkey and sweet potato hot honey bowls a try, I hope your family enjoys them as much as mine does!
