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Viral High-Protein Cottage Cheese Taco Bowl Recipe

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This Viral High-Protein Cottage Cheese Taco Bowl combines hearty air-fried sweet potatoes, seasoned grass-fed ground beef, creamy avocado, and protein-rich cottage cheese for a flavorful and nutritious meal. With a perfect balance of spices and a drizzle of hot honey, it’s a quick, satisfying dish ideal for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

Sweet Potatoes

  • 2 large sweet potatoes
  • Avocado oil spray
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Ground Beef

  • 1 lb grassfed ground beef
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder

Additional Ingredients

  • 1 large avocado
  • 16 oz 2% cottage cheese
  • Crushed red pepper
  • Hot honey (e.g. Mike’s Hot Honey)

Instructions

  1. Air Fry Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Cut the sweet potatoes, spray them evenly with avocado oil, then sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp paprika, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder. Toss to coat thoroughly. Place them in the air fryer basket and cook for 18 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking.
  2. Cook Ground Beef: While the sweet potatoes air fry, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the grass-fed ground beef, then season with 3/4 tsp salt, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp onion powder. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is fully cooked and browned.
  3. Assemble the Taco Bowl: Dice about 1 cup of the cooked sweet potatoes. In each serving bowl, combine 1 cup diced sweet potatoes, 4 oz cooked ground beef, and 1/3 of a sliced avocado. Add 1/2 cup of 2% cottage cheese on top for a creamy texture and high protein punch.
  4. Add Final Touches: Sprinkle the assembled bowl with crushed red pepper to taste for some heat. Finish by drizzling hot honey over the top for a perfect sweet-spicy balance. Serve immediately and enjoy your nutritious taco bowl.

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper and hot honey to your preferred spice and sweetness level.
  • The sweet potatoes can be swapped for regular potatoes if desired, but cooking times may vary.
  • Use grass-fed ground beef for a richer flavor and better nutrition.
  • This recipe can be easily doubled or halved depending on serving needs.
  • Leftover components can be stored separately in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Find it online: https://cookedbysarah.com/viral-high-protein-cottage-cheese-taco-bowl-recipe/