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Cottage cheese nacho bowl with seasoned ground beef, tortilla chips, and fresh toppings in a white bowl

Cottage Cheese Nacho Bowl

High-protein nacho bowl using cottage cheese for 30 grams of protein per serving
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 475
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g lean ground beef or turkey 7 oz, about 3/4 cup raw
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese small curd, full-fat preferred
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1 cup tortilla chips broken into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 small jalapeño sliced
  • chopped cilantro, diced red onion, lime wedges optional

Equipment

  • Medium skillet
  • Serving bowls
  • Spatula or wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef or turkey. Cook for 8-10 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula as it browns until no pink remains and internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
  2. Add the cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the cooked meat. Stir thoroughly to coat all the meat with the spices and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Prepare serving bowls by adding a generous handful of shredded lettuce to each bowl as your base.
  4. Let the meat cool for 1-2 minutes, then divide the seasoned meat between the bowls, placing it over the lettuce. Top each portion with cottage cheese and salsa, then scatter the broken tortilla chips on top and finish with jalapeño slices and any optional toppings.

Notes

Best served immediately while chips are crisp. Can prep meat ahead and store in refrigerator for 3 days. Store components separately if meal prepping. Use small curd cottage cheese for best texture.