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High Protein Cottage Cheese Enchilada Bowl

High Protein Cottage Cheese Enchilada Bowl

A satisfying High Protein Cottage Cheese Enchilada Bowl that combines creamy cottage cheese with bold flavors for a nutritious meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

Meat and Base
  • 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 lb ground beef or turkey 93/7 lean recommended
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 each bell pepper any color, diced
  • 1 can diced green chiles 4 oz
  • 1/2 cup enchilada sauce low sugar
Spices
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
Toppings
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • diced tomatoes as desired
  • avocado as desired
  • cilantro as desired
  • sour cream as desired
  • jalapeños as desired

Equipment

  • 12-inch skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat olive oil in a large 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Add ground beef or turkey and cook for 6-8 minutes until completely browned with no pink remaining, breaking it into crumbles with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
  3. Drain any excess fat if using higher-fat ground meat.
  4. Add diced onion, minced garlic, and bell pepper to the skillet with the cooked meat. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion turns translucent and the pepper softens.
  5. Stir in the diced green chiles, enchilada sauce, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to allow flavors to meld.
  6. Add the cottage cheese directly to the skillet and stir gently until completely incorporated and heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
  7. Divide the mixture between four serving bowls and immediately top with shredded cheddar cheese so it melts from the residual heat.
  8. Add your favorite toppings like diced tomatoes, avocado slices, fresh cilantro, sour cream, or jalapeños.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 35gFat: 22g

Notes

Feel free to get creative by swapping meats or adding extra veggies. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.

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