Description
A delicious and nutritious High Protein Cottage Cheese Enchilada Bowl that combines creamy cottage cheese with savory ground meat and spices, perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey (93/7 lean recommended)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 can diced green chiles (4 oz)
- 1/2 cup enchilada sauce (low sugar)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Toppings: diced tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, sour cream, jalapenos (as desired)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add ground beef or turkey and cook for 6-8 minutes until browned, breaking it into crumbles.
- Add diced onion, minced garlic, and bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in diced green chiles, enchilada sauce, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add cottage cheese and stir gently until fully incorporated, about 2-3 minutes.
- Divide the mixture between four bowls and top with shredded cheddar cheese. Add any desired toppings.
Notes
Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg