High Protein Taco Bowl!

Ingredients

• 1 cup Cottage Cheese (full‑fat, brand Good Culture)
• 0.5 cup Red Bell Pepper (diced)
• 0.25 cup White Onion (diced)
• 1 tablespoon Taco Seasoning (store‑bought Mexican seasoning)
• 4 oz Ground Beef (lean (90% lean), cooked with seasoning and diced tomatoes)
• 0.5 cup Diced Tomatoes (canned, drained)
• 0.5 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (full‑fat)
• 2 tablespoons Salsa (Pico de Gallo) (store‑bought or homemade)
• 1 tablespoon Guacamole (store‑bought or homemade)
• 2 tablespoons Greek Yogurt (plain, used as sour cream substitute)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set oven to 400°F and let it preheat while you prepare the ingredients.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 400°F

2. Dice Vegetables

   Dice red bell pepper and white onion into small, uniform pieces.

   Time: PT5M

3. Cook Ground Beef

   In a skillet over medium heat, add ground beef, break it up, and cook until browned, about 5‑7 minutes. Add taco seasoning and diced tomatoes, stir and cook another 2 minutes.

   Time: PT7M

4. Mix Cottage Cheese Base

   In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, diced bell pepper, diced onion, taco seasoning, and the cooked ground beef mixture (if using). Stir until evenly mixed.

   Time: PT3M

5. Assemble in Baking Dish

   Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.

   Time: PT2M

6. Bake the Bowl

   Place the dish in the oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly golden.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: 400°F

7. Cool

   Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before adding fresh toppings.

   Time: PT5M

8. Add Toppings

   Top the bowl with salsa, a dollop of guacamole, and a spoonful of Greek yogurt.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

735

Protein

64g

Carbohydrates

12g

Fat

45g

Fiber

3g