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served cottage cheese ground beef bowl

Cottage Cheese Ground Beef Bowl: Viral Protein-Packed Meal Idea

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This cottage cheese ground beef bowl is a viral TikTok-inspired recipe that’s creamy, savory, and loaded with protein. It’s ready in under 20 minutes and perfect for meal prep or quick dinners.

  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

1/2 lb lean ground beef (90/10 or 93/7)

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

Salt and black pepper to taste

1/2 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)

1 cup cooked rice, sweet potatoes, or greens

Optional toppings: chili crisp, scallions, avocado slices, sautéed mushrooms

Instructions

1. In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat. Break it up as it cooks.

2. Add garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned, about 8 minutes.

3. Warm your base (rice, sweet potatoes, or greens).

4. In a serving bowl, layer the warm base first.

5. Add cottage cheese to one side of the bowl.

6. Spoon seasoned ground beef over the top.

7. Garnish with optional toppings like chili crisp, scallions, or avocado.

8. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes

Swap rice for cauliflower rice or greens for a low-carb version.

Make it spicy with chili oil or sriracha.

Store beef and base separately from cottage cheese for meal prep freshness.

  • Author: Chef Layla
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 410
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 380mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg