Slow Cooker Ground Beef & Sweet Potatoes

These easy slow cooker ground beef and sweet potato bowls, inspired by the viral Tiktok recipe, is topped with creamy cottage cheese, fresh avocado and a drizzle of hot honey for a filling, sweet & savory meal.

Viral Ground Beef & Sweet Potato Bowls Just Got Simplified!

This is one of those low-effort, high-reward dinners I keep on rotation – especially on the busiest weeks when I still want something wholesome and filling. It’s cozy, flavorful, and comes together in the slow cooker with minimal prep and tons of versatility.

Now, sweet potatoes and ground beef might sound simple – and that’s exactly the point! The homemade taco seasoning adds a smoky depth, the beef gets tender and flavorful as it simmers, and the sweet potatoes hold their shape while soaking up all that goodness. Pile it into a bowl with cool cottage cheese, creamy avocado, and a drizzle of sweet hot honey, and you’ve got a feel-good dinner with layers of texture and flavor.

The inspiration for this recipe actually came from the viral TikTok ground beef and sweet potato recipe with cottage cheese and hot honey. I wanted to put my own spin on the easy recipe by making it in the slow cooker, so that it’s both hands-off and perfect for meal prep.

And the best part of this recipe is that it makes a delicious bowl that’s hearty but not heavy. Plus it’s protein-packed, thanks to the savory beef and creamy cottage cheese, and naturally gluten-free and grain-free too! 

Welcome to My Kitchen – Let’s Make Ground Beef & Sweet Potatoes

Testing Tips for the Best Results:

• Quick Prep: Dice the sweet potatoes into ½-inch cubes so they hold their shape and cook evenly. I love using a veggie chopper to make quick work of the task.
• Best Flavor: Don’t skip the homemade taco seasoning – it’s quick to mix and gives a lovely and elevated flavor. Of course store-bought works fine too, so use what you have.
• Secret Sauce: Add the cottage cheese and hot honey right before serving for the best contrast of hot + cold, and sweet + savory.
• Taco Filling: The ground beef and sweet potatoes also make a great taco or burrito filling alongside sour cream, hot sauce, and tortillas if you’d rather skip the bowls.

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Slow Cooker Ground Beef & Sweet Potatoes

Developed and tested by Robyn Conley Downs

Servings: 6 servings

Prep: 10 minutes mins

Cook: 4 hours hrs

Total: 4 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

These easy slow cooker ground beef and sweet potato bowls are loaded with protein & flavor, thanks to homemade taco seasoning, creamy cottage cheese, and fresh avocado. Just 10 minutes of quick prep creates a hearty, effortless weeknight dinner!

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Ingredients

For the Homemade Taco Seasoning

• 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon mild chili powder

For the Beef & Sweet Potatoes

• 5 teaspoons olive oil, divided
• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 2 pounds sweet potatoes, ½-inch diced (about 6-8 cups, no need to peel)
• ½ cup chicken stock

For the Bowls

• 2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
• 2 Tablespoons hot honey, or more to taste
• 1 avocado, diced
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Equipment

• Slow Cooker

Instructions 

• Make the taco seasoning by mixing together the granulated garlic, onion powder, salt, smoked paprika, and chili powder in a small bowl.
• Make the meat by heating a large flat-bottom skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 teaspoons of the olive oil along with the ground beef, breaking apart with the back of a wooden spoon. Sprinkle with half (about 4 teaspoons) of the taco seasoning. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
• While the meat is cooking, add the diced sweet potatoes to a large bowl. Drizzle with 3 teaspoons of olive oil, sprinkle with the remaining taco seasoning (about 4 teaspoons), and toss to evenly coat.
• Add the meat to a 6-quart slow cooker, then pour over the chicken stock. Layer the sweet potatoes evenly on top. Cover and cook on high for 2-4 hours, or low for 4-6 hours, or until the sweet potatoes are tender but not mushy.
• To serve, add ⅓ cup of cottage cheese and ⅙ of the diced avocado to a shallow bowl. Add about ⅙ of the sweet potatoes and beef, then drizzle the bowl with hot honey, sprinkle with green onions, and serve.

Notes

• If you don’t like cottage cheese, swap in my chipotle yogurt sauce instead.
• Keep an eye on the cook time – if you cook the sweet potatoes too long, you could end up with mashed potatoes.
• The avocado and green onions are optional, but add a really nice balance of flavors & textures.

Course: dinner

Cuisine: American

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 1 (of 8), Calories: 512kcal, Carbohydrates: 47g, Protein: 44g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 9g, Cholesterol: 100mg, Sodium: 877mg, Potassium: 1367mg, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 14g, Vitamin A: 21809IU, Vitamin C: 8mg, Calcium: 137mg, Iron: 5mg

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