Description
Discover your new favorite weeknight meal with this satisfying and healthy Cottage Cheese Taco Bowl recipe! It’s a low-carb, high-protein take on classic tacos, bursting with flavor and fresh toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (90/10), ground turkey, or plant-based alternative
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning, or 2 tbsp homemade taco seasoning
- ¼ cup water
- 2 cups cottage cheese (full-fat for best results, or low-fat)
- 2 cups shredded crisp lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 large avocado, diced, or ½ cup guacamole
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- ¼ cup pickled jalapeños, sliced (optional)
- ½ cup salsa
- ¼ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish, optional)
- Lime wedges (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Cook Your Protein: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground meat, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain any excess fat. Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, until the liquid has mostly absorbed and the meat is well-seasoned. Remove from heat.
- Prepare Toppings: While the protein cooks, chop, dice, and shred all desired toppings (lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, cheese, jalapeños, etc.).
- Assemble Bowls: Divide the cottage cheese among 4 serving bowls, creating the base. Next, spoon an equal portion of the seasoned taco protein over the cottage cheese.
- Add Fresh Toppings: Arrange a generous amount of shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, avocado/guacamole, shredded cheese, and pickled jalapeños (if using) over the protein in each bowl.
- Garnish & Serve: Top each bowl with a dollop of salsa and sour cream/Greek yogurt. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with a lime wedge on the side. Enjoy immediately!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins