Description
This Taco Cottage Cheese Bowl is a delicious and healthy twist on taco night! Creamy cottage cheese serves as the base, topped with seasoned ground beef (or turkey), fresh veggies, salsa, and all the classic taco fixings. It’s a high-protein, low-carb meal that’s quick to make, customizable to your taste, and perfect for meal prep or a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Taco Meat:
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey for a leaner option)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (if needed for lean meat)
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 cup water (or beef broth)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Bowl:
- 2 cups cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 1/2 cup salsa (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
- 1/4 cup jalapeño slices (optional)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Taco Meat:
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef (or turkey) and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat if necessary. Add taco seasoning and water (or broth), stirring to combine. Let the mixture simmer for 3-5 minutes, or until thickened. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat. - Assemble the Bowl:
In each bowl, start with a base of cottage cheese (about 1 cup per bowl). Top with the seasoned taco meat. - Add Taco Toppings:
Layer on the shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese (if using), diced red onion, black olives, and jalapeño slices (if using). - Garnish and Serve:
Garnish each bowl with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side for added flavor. For an extra touch, you can also add a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt. - Serve:
Enjoy your Taco Cottage Cheese Bowl as a light yet satisfying meal that’s packed with protein and full of flavor!
Notes
- Feel free to swap the ground beef for ground chicken or turkey for a leaner version.
- To make it dairy-free, you can use a non-dairy cottage cheese alternative.
- For extra crunch, top with crushed tortilla chips or serve with a side of crispy veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg