Description
A high-protein, easy-to-make taco bowl that combines savory taco meat, roasted sweet potatoes, and creamy cottage cheese. Perfect for meal prep, customizable for various diets, and trending all over TikTok.
Ingredients
-
1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
-
1/2 lb lean ground beef or turkey
-
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed
-
1/2 avocado, sliced
-
2 tbsp shredded cheddar or Mexican-blend cheese
-
2 tbsp salsa or pico de gallo
-
1 tbsp hot honey (optional)
-
1 tbsp olive oil (for roasting)
-
1 tsp taco seasoning (or more to taste)
-
Optional toppings: jalapeños, crushed tortilla chips, lime wedges, pickled onions
Instructions
-
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
-
Roast sweet potato: Toss cubes with olive oil, salt, and a pinch of taco seasoning. Roast on a baking sheet for 20–25 minutes until golden and tender.
-
Cook taco meat: In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef or turkey. Once browned, drain excess fat and stir in taco seasoning with a splash of water. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
-
Assemble bowl: Layer roasted sweet potatoes and taco meat in a serving bowl. Add a large scoop of cottage cheese to the center.
-
Top it off: Add sliced avocado, shredded cheese, salsa, and a drizzle of hot honey if using.
-
Serve immediately or store components separately for meal prep.
Notes
-
Keep cottage cheese and avocado separate when meal prepping to maintain freshness.
-
Swap beef for tofu or plant-based meat for a vegetarian version.
-
Use whipped cottage cheese for a creamier consistency.
-
For a keto version, replace sweet potatoes with cauliflower rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Roasting, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. half recipe)
- Calories: 655
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 54g
- Cholesterol: 90mg