Description
A hearty, protein-packed bowl featuring savory ground beef, caramelized roasted sweet potatoes, and creamy cottage cheese queso. This recipe blends bold flavors, rich textures, and effortless preparation. Naturally gluten-free and customizable for low-carb, vegan, or high-protein diets.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- ½ tsp cumin
Ground Beef:
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
Cottage Cheese Queso:
- 1 cup cottage cheese (whipped or regular)
- ¼ cup shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican cheese blend
- ½ tsp taco seasoning
Optional Toppings:
- Hot honey
- Pico de gallo
- Guacamole
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and cumin. Spread evenly on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 15 minutes, flip, then roast an additional 10–15 minutes until golden and tender.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until partially browned.
- Stir in taco seasoning and cook 7–10 minutes until fully browned.
- In a blender, combine cottage cheese, shredded cheese, and taco seasoning; blend until smooth. Warm gently.
- Assemble bowls: divide sweet potatoes, top with ground beef, then spoon over cottage cheese queso.
- Add toppings like hot honey, pico de gallo, or guacamole. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use freshly grated cheese for smoother, creamier queso.
- Do not overcrowd sweet potatoes—proper spacing ensures caramelization.
- Let ground beef rest briefly after cooking to retain moisture.
- Customize with cauliflower instead of sweet potatoes, plant-based beef, or extra spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course / Bowl
- Method: Roasting + Skillet
- Cuisine: American / Tex-Mex–inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: ~9 g
- Sodium: ~700 mg (varies by seasoning)
- Fat: ~24 g
- Saturated Fat: ~10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~34 g
- Fiber: ~5 g
- Protein: ~35 g
- Cholesterol: ~95 mg