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Meal Prep Cottage Cheese Beef Bowl

Meal Prep Cottage Cheese Beef Bowl: Your Best Weeknight Comfort Food

A delightful Meal Prep Cottage Cheese Beef Bowl, perfect for busy weeknights, combines sweet potatoes, ground beef, and creamy cottage cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes

  • 3 cups Sweet Potatoes cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil high-quality for best flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika can substitute with regular paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or equivalent fresh minced garlic

For the Beef Mixture

  • 1 pound Lean Ground Beef fat content of 85/15 or 90/10 recommended

For the Topping

  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese Good Culture preferred
  • 1 each Avocado fresh, sprinkle with lemon juice

For the Honey Drizzle

  • 3 tablespoons Honey good quality like Nature Nate’s
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha adjust to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional for less heat

Instructions
 

How to Make Meal Prep Cottage Cheese Beef Bowl

  • Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 425°F. Cut sweet potatoes into even 1/2-inch cubes, then toss them with olive oil, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Roast on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 30-40 minutes, stirring halfway through, until they are tender and beautifully caramelized.
  • Cook Ground Beef: In a large skillet, heat a splash of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the lean ground beef and cook for 8-10 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula until browned and no longer pink. Season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder, letting it sit briefly without stirring to develop a nice crust.
  • Mix Hot Honey Drizzle: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, sriracha, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
  • Assemble Bowls: Start by layering roasted sweet potatoes into each bowl. Top generously with the seasoned ground beef, then add a dollop of creamy cottage cheese. Finish off by arranging sliced avocado on top and drizzling the hot honey mixture over each bowl.

Notes

Optional: Garnish with fresh herbs like cilantro or chives for added flavor. Store components separately in airtight containers for freshness.
Keyword Comfort Food, Family-Friendly, Ground Beef, Meal Prep Cottage Cheese Beef Bowl, Protein-Packed, sweet potatoes