Easy Cottage Cheese Taco Bowls for Effortless Weeknight Dinners
Delight in these Cottage Cheese Taco Bowls, featuring creamy cottage cheese, seasoned ground beef, and fresh pico de gallo for an easy weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Mixing bowl
- Meal Prep Containers
Ingredients
For the Taco Filling
- 1 pound Ground Beef opt for lean to reduce grease
- 1 packet Taco Seasoning store-bought or homemade
For the Pico de Gallo
- 2 medium Tomatoes seeded and diced
- 1 small Onion finely chopped
- 1 small Jalapeño seeded for less heat
- 1 medium Lime juiced
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro substitute with parsley if desired
For the Bowl
- 2 cups Cottage Cheese whipped or blended
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese finely shredded
- 1 medium Avocado add last to prevent browning
Instructions
Preparation
- Prepare Pico de Gallo: Begin by seeding and dicing your tomatoes, then finely chop the onion and jalapeños. Mix everything in a bowl along with lime juice, salt, pepper, and cilantro. Let this sit for about 10 minutes.
- Cook Beef: In a skillet, heat a splash of oil over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef for about 5-7 minutes until no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
- Season Beef: Sprinkle taco seasoning over the browned beef, adding 2-3 tablespoons of water. Stir well and let it simmer for 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Assemble Bowls: Layer in your meal prep containers starting with cottage cheese, seasoned beef, cheddar, and pico de gallo.
- Store: Cover containers tightly and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Add sliced avocado just before serving.
Notes
Customize toppings as desired; alternatives include corn, bell peppers, or different cheeses. Serve cottage cheese chilled for added taste contrast.