The popular High-Protein bowl inspired this Sweet Potato, Cottage Cheese, Pickle, and Ground Beef Bowl. It is tasty, nutritious, and super quick to prepare. I have had it for dinner two days in a row.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
The bowl is customizable. You can substitute ground turkey for ground beef or cottage cheese for plain Greek yogurt.
High-protein. Cottage cheese and ground beef are excellent protein sources. Ground beef also contains zinc and iron, which are essential for the immune system.
Meal Prep. This bowl can be made ahead of time for lunch or dinner throughout the week. Layer the ingredients in a mason jar or a glass meal prep container and store them in the refrigerator.
Ingredients Needed For High-Protein Sweet Potato, Cottage Cheese, Pickle, Ground Beef Bowl
- Ground beef is an excellent protein source for muscle growth and repair. It also provides vitamin B12, zinc, and iron. You can replace ground beef with ground turkey.
- Cottage cheese is a good source of calcium and protein. It can be substituted for plain Greek yogurt.
- Sweet potatoes contain essential vitamins, such as vitamins A and C, potassium, magnesium, and fiber. The fiber in sweet potatoes can help aid digestion.
- Avocado is high in fiber and a good source of healthy fats.
- Pickles are rich in vitamins A, K, and C.
- Honey adds sweetness to the bowl.
- Hot sauce is optional.
- Avocado oil is a good source of healthy fats. You can substitute avocado oil for olive oil.
- Seasonings: I used, taco seasoning, oregano, salt, and gralic powder
How To Make High-Protein Sweet Potato, Cottage Cheese, Pickle, Ground Beef Bowl
Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into cubes, then add them to a sheet pan. Add avocado oil and season with salt, garlic powder, and oregano. Transfer the sheet pan to the oven and roast for 30 minutes or until fully roasted.
Add avocado oil to a nonstick pan. Add ground beef and taco seasoning, combine, and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until fully cooked.
Add the roasted sweet potatoes, ground beef, pickles, chopped avocado, and cottage cheese in a medium bowl. Drizzle honey and hot sauce on top, and enjoy!
