Cottage Cheese Taco Bowl (Quick & High Protein)
This quick and hearty Cottage Cheese Taco Bowl is a game-changer for weeknights. It brings together the bold, satisfying flavors of your favorite ground beef taco bowl with a creamy, protein-packed twist. Blended cottage cheese adds that luscious, tangy base that ties everything together, making it the perfect weeknight dinner—and the whole meal is ready in under 15 minutes!
Servings: 4
Calories: 471kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground Beef grass-fed
- 1 packet Taco Seasoning
- 1 cup Rice jasmine
- 2 cups Romaine Lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
- 1 cup Cottage Cheese
- ¾ cup Cheddar Cheese
Instructions
- Cook your ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat if needed, then stir in taco seasoning and a splash of water. Simmer until well coated.1 pound Ground Beef, 1 packet Taco Seasoning
- While the beef cooks, blend your cottage cheese in a food processor or blender until smooth and whipped.¾ cup Cheddar Cheese
- Assemble your bowls: Start with a layer of rice, then add lettuce, tomatoes, seasoned beef, a generous dollop of whipped cottage cheese, and finish with shredded cheddar. Mix and enjoy!2 cups Romaine Lettuce, 1 cup Rice, 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, 1 cup Cottage Cheese
Notes
Expert Tips And Notes
- Use low-fat cottage cheese for more protein with less fat.
- Blend the cottage cheese until silky smooth, don’t skip this step!
- If making this for meal prep, store all components separately and assemble when you're ready to eat.
Nutrition
Calories: 471kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 1092mg | Potassium: 522mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3336IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 226mg | Iron: 3mg
