Ingredients
Sweet Potatoes
- 2 medium sweet potatoes – peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil or olive oil spray
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/3 teaspoon ground black pepper
Ground Beef Mixture
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 teaspoons avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 2 teaspoons tomato paste
Toppings
- 1 medium ripe avocado – peeled and diced
- 2/3 cup cottage cheese
- Drizzle of hot honey
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F to get it ready for cooking the sweet potatoes, ensuring they cook evenly and develop a crispy outside.
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: In a mixing bowl, toss the peeled and chopped sweet potatoes with olive oil, kosher salt, ground black pepper, and any additional preferred seasonings to evenly coat the pieces.
- Cook Sweet Potatoes: Place the seasoned sweet potato cubes in the air fryer basket in a single layer, allowing slight overlapping. Air fry for 15-17 minutes, shaking or tossing the basket halfway through to promote even cooking and crispiness.
- Cook Ground Beef: Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium heat on the stovetop. Add avocado oil, then the lean ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula. Stir in tomato paste and taco seasoning, adding a pinch of salt if needed, and cook until the beef is browned thoroughly with no pink remaining.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked ground beef and air-fried sweet potatoes between 2-3 bowls. Top each bowl with diced avocado, cottage cheese, and finish with a drizzle of hot honey for a hint of sweetness and spice.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the bowls warm as a nutritious, hearty meal that balances protein, healthy fats, and complex carbohydrates.
Notes
- You can adjust the seasoning on sweet potatoes to your preference, adding spices like smoked paprika or cumin for extra flavor.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute cottage cheese with a plant-based alternative or omit it entirely.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and crispiness of the sweet potatoes.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
