Ground Beef Sweet Potato Cottage Cheese Bowl: The Ultimate High-Protein Comfort Recipe
This ground beef sweet potato cottage cheese bowl blends sweet, savory, and creamy in a high-protein, satisfying meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or clean meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 1 bowl 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven + Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
4–6 oz lean ground beef
1/2 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
1 small sweet potato, peeled and cubed
1/2 small avocado, sliced (optional)
1 tsp olive oil
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1–2 tsp hot honey (optional)
Fresh cilantro or pickled onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20–25 minutes.
2. In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Spoon cottage cheese into a bowl as your base.
4. Top with roasted sweet potatoes and cooked beef.
5. Add avocado, drizzle with hot honey, and garnish with cilantro or onions if desired.
6. Serve immediately or store in meal prep containers. Keep cottage cheese separate until ready to eat.
Notes
Use low-fat cottage cheese for a lighter bowl.
Sweet potatoes can be air fried or roasted in advance.
Add greens like arugula or kale for extra fiber.
Spice it up with chili flakes, chipotle powder, or sriracha.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 495
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg