Spicy Cottage Cheese Taco Bowls
Quick and filling taco bowls featuring crispy roasted sweet potatoes, savory spiced beef, and creamy cottage cheese for a delicious weeknight meal.
Ingredients
For the roasted sweet potatoes
- 2 large large sweet potatoes Diced into 1/2-inch cubes for even roasting
- Avocado oil spray Avocado oil spray Preferably Chosen Foods for high smoke point
- 3/4 tsp salt For seasoning the potatoes
- 3/4 tsp paprika For seasoning the potatoes
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder For seasoning the potatoes
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the spiced beef
- 1 lb ground beef 80/20 ratio provides the best flavor and browning
- 1 tsp salt For seasoning the beef
- 1.5 tsp paprika For seasoning the beef
- 1.5 tsp chili powder For seasoning the beef
- 1.5 tsp garlic powder For seasoning the beef
- 1.5 tsp onion powder For seasoning the beef
For assembly
- 1 cup fresh cilantro Chopped for garnish
- 1 large avocado Sliced into 1/4-inch wedges
- 16 oz cottage cheese Thick texture recommended from Good Culture
- to taste crushed red pepper For additional heat
- to taste hot honey Adds spicy-sweet contrast to the savory beef
- 1 tbsp lime juice Adds brightness to the dish
Instructions
Preparation
- Dice sweet potatoes into uniform 1/2-inch cubes.
- Spread potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket and spray generously with avocado oil.
- In a small bowl, mix 3/4 tsp salt, 3/4 tsp paprika, and 3/4 tsp garlic powder; toss the potatoes with the seasoning.
Cooking
- Cook sweet potatoes at 400°F for 18 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- While the potatoes roast, heat a skillet over medium-high and add the ground beef.
- Let the beef sit untouched for 1–2 minutes, then break into small pieces and cook for 5–7 minutes until no pink remains.
- Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add 1 tsp salt, 1.5 tsp paprika, 1.5 tsp chili powder, 1.5 tsp garlic powder, and 1.5 tsp onion powder; stir and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
Assembly
- Divide cottage cheese between serving bowls as a cool base.
- Arrange roasted sweet potatoes and seasoned beef over the cottage cheese.
- Add avocado wedges, sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
- Drizzle hot honey over the beef, add a pinch of crushed red pepper, and squeeze fresh lime juice over each bowl.
Notes
Store components separately for best texture; cottage cheese in its container, potatoes and beef in airtight containers for up to 3-4 days.