Description
Quick Meal Prep Cottage Cheese Taco Bowls are a delicious and nutritious option for busy weeknights. This easy recipe combines creamy cottage cheese with seasoned ground beef and fresh pico de gallo, delivering the classic flavors of tacos in a convenient bowl. Ready in just 30 minutes, these taco bowls are perfect for meal prep, allowing you to enjoy healthy meals throughout the week. Customize them with your favorite toppings for a versatile dining experience that satisfies every craving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 0.75 lb ground beef
- 2.5 tbsp taco seasoning
- 4 tomatoes
- 1 onion
- 3 jalapeños
- 1 lime
- 3.5 cups cottage cheese
- 0.5 cup cheddar cheese
- 1 avocado
Instructions
- Prepare pico de gallo by dicing tomatoes, onion, and jalapeños, then mixing with lime juice, salt, pepper, and cilantro.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until browned (about 5-7 minutes). Add taco seasoning and water; simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- In meal prep containers, divide cottage cheese evenly. Top with seasoned beef and sprinkle cheddar cheese.
- Add pico de gallo to each bowl and gently mix.
- Store in the refrigerator until ready to eat. Add sliced avocado just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 500g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 80mg