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served beef sweet potato cottage cheese bowl

Beef Sweet Potato Cottage Cheese Bowl: Quick, Healthy & Protein-Packed

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This beef sweet potato cottage cheese bowl is a protein-packed, nutritious meal that blends savory beef, sweet roasted potatoes, and creamy cottage cheese. Quick to make, easy to prep ahead, and endlessly customizable.

  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced

1/2 lb lean ground beef (90/10)

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1 tsp olive oil

1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese

Optional toppings: sliced scallions, chili oil, sautéed spinach, red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, paprika, and salt.

2. Spread on a parchment-lined tray and roast for 25–30 minutes until tender and golden.

3. In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat with garlic powder and black pepper for 8–10 minutes.

4. Layer roasted sweet potatoes in a bowl.

5. Top with cooked ground beef and a scoop of cottage cheese.

6. Garnish with optional toppings like scallions, chili oil, or greens.

7. Serve warm and enjoy.

Notes

Store beef and sweet potatoes separately from cottage cheese if prepping ahead.

Substitute beef with turkey or chicken for variety.

Add greens or grains to expand the bowl’s flavor and texture.

  • Author: Chef Layla
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Roasting, Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 390
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 31g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg