Description
This 5-Minute Viral Cottage Cheese Taco Bowl is a TikTok-inspired recipe that’s high-protein, low-carb, and totally customizable. Perfect for meal prep, quick weeknight dinners, or a fresh twist on taco night.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 1/2 lb lean ground beef (or turkey/chicken)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup canned black beans (rinsed)
- 2 tbsp diced red onion
- 1 tbsp sliced jalapeños
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Hot sauce or salsa, to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned.
- Drain excess fat, then season with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt. Stir to coat.
- In a bowl, layer romaine lettuce as the base.
- Add seasoned beef, tomatoes, avocado, cheese, black beans, onions, and jalapeños.
- Top with a scoop of cottage cheese to the center.
- Garnish with cilantro, a squeeze of lime, and drizzle with hot sauce or salsa.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Protein Swaps: Swap ground beef with turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles.
- Low-Carb Option: Skip the black beans and add extra veggies.
- Meal Prep Tip: Store toppings separately and assemble bowls when ready to eat.
- Customization: Turn it into a cottage cheese burrito bowl by adding rice and beans.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, High-Protein Recipes
- Method: Stovetop, Assembly
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired, Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg