Description
Looking for a quick, balanced, and flavor-packed meal that checks all the boxes? These Cottage Cheese Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Bowls are perfect for healthy dinners, high-protein lunches, or easy breakfast ideas. With roasted sweet potatoes, savory seasoned beef, creamy cottage cheese, and fresh avocado, every bite delivers texture, nourishment, and comfort. Whether you’re planning a weeknight dinner or need fresh food ideas for meal prep, this easy recipe is loaded with protein, fiber, and healthy fats to keep you full and fueled.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (preferably lean, 90/10)
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
1 ripe avocado, sliced
1 fresh jalapeño, sliced thin
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and black pepper to taste
1/4 cup chopped green onions or chives
Optional: Lime wedges, hot sauce, or fresh cilantro
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss cubed sweet potatoes in olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and tender.
2. While potatoes roast, heat a skillet over medium-high. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula. Season with cumin, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 8-10 minutes until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat if needed.
3. Prepare toppings by slicing avocado, jalapeño, and chopping green onions. Keep cottage cheese chilled until ready to use.
4. Assemble bowls: Divide roasted sweet potatoes among bowls. Add ground beef, cottage cheese, avocado slices, and jalapeño. Top with green onions and any optional toppings like lime juice or hot sauce.
5. Serve immediately while warm, or refrigerate for later. Enjoy on its own or with tortilla chips or a side salad.
Notes
You can swap the ground beef for ground turkey, chicken, or lentils to fit your dietary needs.
Use full-fat cottage cheese for a creamier result, but low-fat also works great.
To keep avocados from browning, brush with lemon juice and store with the pit intact.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bowl / Meal Prep
- Method: Roasting, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American / Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg