Ground Beef Cottage Cheese Bowl
Ground Beef Cottage Cheese Bowl packs 39g protein and 449 calories per serving, maximizing protein density for muscle-building phases. Three servings prepare quickly on the stovetop, making this efficient for days when you need high protein with minimal cooking. Use this as a stand-alone lunch or dinner when prioritizing protein over volume.
Ingredients
- •Sweet Potato, Baked, Flesh Only
Any sweet potato works. Medium = ~130g. Microwave 5-6 min to speed prep.
- •Olive oil(23g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •½ teaspoon kosher salt
- •¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •90/10 Ground Beef(454g)
- •Yellow Onion
- •Tomato Paste(15g)
- •Chili powder(15g)
- •Cumin, Ground(5g)
- •Garlic powder(3g)
- •½ teaspoon kosher salt
- •¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- •Cottage Cheese (2%)(180g)
1% or 2% small-curd cottage cheese. Good Cultures or Daisy brand.
- •Hot honey (spiced honey)
- •Avocado
- •Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- 1Roast or air fry the sweet potatoes: If roasting in the oven, preheat to 400°F (if using an air fryer, no need to preheat). In a medium bowl, toss the sweet potatoes with the oil, salt, and pepper. Transfer to the air fryer basket, or spread onto a rimmed baking sheet in an even layer. Air fry at 400°F for 12 minutes, shaking the basket a few times throughout, until the potatoes are tender and darkening at the edges (or roast in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, flipping halfway through).
- 2Brown the beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil. Once the oil is hot, add the beef, onion, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook, using a sturdy wooden spoon or heatproof spatula to break up the beef. Continue browning until the beef is cooked through, about 7 minutes.
- 3Assemble the bowls: Make a bed of sweet potatoes on your plate. Top with a scoop of the beef, a generous scoop of cottage cheese, sliced avocado, a big drizzle of hot honey, and sprinkle of red pepper flakes. Enjoy immediately.
Nutrition — Per Serving
449
calories
39g
protein
30g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 7g
- Saturated fat
- 8.2g
- Sodium
- 493 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 2.2g
3 servings per batch · ~237g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Ground Beef Cottage Cheese Bowl have per serving?
Each serving contains 39g of protein and 449 calories with 30g fat and 7g carbs. This high-protein, low-carb ratio makes it one of the most protein-dense options per calorie.
How long does Ground Beef Cottage Cheese Bowl take to prep?
Quick prep stovetop recipe that batches into 3 servings for efficient lunch prep throughout your week. You'll have a ready-to-eat high-protein meal with minimal prep time invested.
Is Ground Beef Cottage Cheese Bowl good for muscle gain?
At 39g protein per 449-calorie serving, this bowl delivers exceptional protein density for muscle-building phases where maximizing amino acid intake is the priority. The fat content supports hormone production without excessive calories.
