Description
This cottage cheese taco meat bowl is the ultimate high-protein, low-carb meal that’s gone viral for a reason. Creamy cottage cheese blends with spicy taco meat and vibrant toppings for a quick, delicious, and balanced meal in under 15 minutes. Great for meal prep or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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1 cup small curd cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
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5 oz lean ground beef (or turkey/chicken)
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1 tsp chili powder
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½ tsp cumin
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½ tsp garlic powder
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¼ tsp smoked paprika
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Pinch of salt and black pepper
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½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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½ avocado, sliced
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½ cup shredded lettuce or romaine
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2 tbsp salsa
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Optional: lime juice, pickled onions, hot honey, jalapeños
Instructions
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In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground meat until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.
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Add chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well and cook another 3–5 minutes.
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Set cooked taco meat aside to cool slightly.
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In a bowl, layer the cottage cheese as the base.
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Spoon the taco meat over the cottage cheese.
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Add toppings: lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, salsa, and optional add-ons.
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Drizzle lime juice or hot honey if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
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Meal Prep Tip: Store meat, cottage cheese, and toppings separately to keep freshness.
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Keto Version: Skip tomatoes and salsa; add extra avocado and hot sauce.
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Vegan Option: Use lentils or soy crumbles and dairy-free cottage cheese.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American-Mexican Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 80g