Ingredients

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For the Base: 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)

1 tbsp taco seasoning

1 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)

Protein: 1 lb lean ground meat (beef, turkey, or chicken)

2 tbsp taco seasoning (or 1 packet)

1/4 cup water (if needed per seasoning directions)

Fresh Toppings: 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved or quartered

1/4 cup red onion finely diced

1 avocado diced or sliced

1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Optional Extras: 1 cup shredded lettuce

1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese

1/2 cup salsa

1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

Sliced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)

1/2 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned, drained)

1/2 cup black beans rinsed and drained

Crushed tortilla chips

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Instructions

1. 1. Cook the Ground Meat: Brown 1 lb ground meat in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess grease.

2. 2. Season the Meat: Stir in 2 tbsp taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water (if needed). Simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat.

3. 3. Prepare the Cottage Cheese Base: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup cottage cheese, 1 tbsp lime juice, and 1 tbsp taco seasoning. Stir well.

4. 4. Assemble Your Bowl: Spoon the seasoned cottage cheese into serving bowls. Top with warm seasoned meat. Add desired toppings (tomatoes, onion, avocado, cilantro, lettuce, cheese, salsa, sour cream/Greek yogurt, jalapeños, corn, black beans, or chips).

5. 5. Serve immediately.

Notes

For meal prep, store components separately: cooked meat, plain cottage cheese, and chopped toppings in airtight containers. Reheat meat before assembling. To keep it low carb, avoid rice, corn, or tortilla chips. For vegetarian version, substitute seasoned black beans or plant-based crumble. For extra heat, add cayenne or hot sauce to cottage cheese or use hot taco seasoning.

Author: Charlotte Johnson
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes (if meat is pre-cooked, otherwise 15-20 minutes)
Category: Dinner, Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Mexican-American, Tex-Mex
Diet: Low Carb, Gluten Free

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 385
Sugar: 6 g
Sodium: 780 mg
Fat: 19 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
Trans Fat: 0.3 g
Carbohydrates: 18 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 35 g
Cholesterol: 85 mg