Description
Delicious, protein-packed taco bowls made with cottage cheese, ground beef, and customizable toppings for a quick meal prep option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 0.75 lb ground beef (preferably Laura’s Lean)
- 2.5 tbsp taco seasoning
- 4 tomatoes (seeded and diced into 1/4-inch pieces)
- 1 onion
- 3 jalapeños
- 1 lime
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3.5 cups cottage cheese (preferably Good Culture)
- 0.5 cup cheddar cheese (finely shredded)
- 1 avocado
Instructions
- Make the Pico de Gallo: Dice the seeded tomatoes and finely chop the onion and jalapeños. Mix everything in a bowl with lime juice, salt, pepper, and cilantro. Set aside.
- Cook the Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes until no pink remains. Add taco seasoning and water, stirring well. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cottage cheese among 3 meal prep containers, topping with the cooked seasoned beef.
- Add Cheese and Pico de Gallo: Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the beef and add the pico de gallo, gently mixing.
- Store the Bowls: Cover and refrigerate. Add sliced avocado just before eating.
Notes
Customize toppings with corn, black beans, or bell peppers. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Avoid browning avocado by adding it fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg