High-Protein Cottage Cheese Bowls with Ground Beef and Sweet Potato
High-protein cottage cheese bowls made with Mediterranean-seasoned ground beef, roasted sweet potatoes, and fresh-sliced avocado. If you love to meal-prep, then this recipe is for you!
Who needs meal-prepping services when we can do it ourselves!
We can cook at home, stay in control of what we're eating, and save money. These high-protein cottage cheese bowls are balanced with macros so you can feel full and satisfied to take on your day.
These cottage cheese bowls are a viral recipe on social media (and if you know the original creator, please drop it in the comments so I can give proper credit!).
I put my own spin on it by seasoning the ground beef with Mediterranean flavors I love. The roasted sweet potatoes add a touch of natural sweetness that balances the savory beef perfectly, and fresh avocado gives the whole bowl that luxurious, creamy finish with healthy fats.
What to Know About These High-Protein Bowls
How to Make High-Protein Cottage Cheese Bowls
- Start by preheating your oven to 400°F
- Peel and dice your sweet potato. Place the cubes on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, and season with a pinch of sea salt and black pepper.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, until tender and lightly golden.
Note: Whenever you take the sweet potatoes out of the oven, they tend to get even more tender as they cool.
- While the sweet potato roasts, heat a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Add the ground beef, granulated garlic, oregano, mint, smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon sea salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Cook until browned and fully cooked through.
Good quality meat should not render too much liquid or fat as it cooks. If that's the case, my tip for elevating beyond organic meat is to purchase certified Halal or Kosher meats. You won't regret it.
How to Meal Prep these Bowls for the Week
Whether you are making this recipe only for yourself or with loved ones, here are my tips to pack this bowl in the best way without having to heat up your cottage cheese.
Add the ground beef and sweet potatoes to a microwave-safe container, add your cottage cheese to a separate, smaller container with a lid, and add half of an avocado to the container.
Avocado tip: If you leave the pit in the avocado, it will prevent it from browning. I also like to add a little lemon juice, just in case.
When you are ready to enjoy your bowl, remove the cottage cheese and avocado and microwave for 1-2 minutes, then add the cottage cheese back to the container and top with your fresh avocado.
Helpful tips for Swapping Ingredients
Change the protein: For a leaner option, swap the beef for turkey or tofu. These high-protein turkey bowls show how to keep it filling with lighter macros.
Use the cottage cheese differently: If you don't want it on the side (or cold), mix it into eggs like these high-protein scrambled eggs for extra protein.
Swap for low-sugar vegetables: Try roasted eggplant, broccoli, or cauliflower.
I like to enjoy my cottage cheese bowl with a sprinkle of Aleppo pepper and a drizzle of hot honey right over the cottage cheese. Absolutely delicious. I hope you guys enjoy this recipe!
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PrintHigh-Protein Cottage Cheese Bowls with Ground Beef and Sweet Potato
These high-protein cottage cheese bowls are made with savory ground beef, roasted sweet potatoes, and creamy cottage cheese. It's a great way to hit your macro goals during the busy week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Meal-Prep
- Method: Roasting, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
- Olive oil, divided (for roasting and cooking beef)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt, plus more as needed
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 pound 85/15 ground beef
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried mint
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese, divided
- Avocado, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F
- Peel and dice the sweet potato, then spread it out on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, and season with a pinch of sea salt and black pepper.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, until tender and lightly golden.
- While the sweet potato roasts, heat a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Add the ground beef, granulated garlic, oregano, mint, smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon sea salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Cook until browned and fully cooked through.
- For meal prep, divide the roasted sweet potatoes and ground beef evenly among 4 containers. Portion ¼ cup cottage cheese into small separate containers or add it to each bowl if serving right away. Garnish with fresh avocado and drizzle the cottage cheese with hot honey just before serving, if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 371
- Sugar: 5.3 g
- Sodium: 872.2 mg
- Fat: 17.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 6.2 g
- Protein: 33.2 g
- Cholesterol: 74.8 mg