Description
Discover the perfect blend of smoky beef, fluffy quinoa, black beans, sweet corn, and creamy cottage cheese in this High-Protein Beef Enchilada Bowls recipe. Packed with protein and fiber, it offers a satisfying Mexican-inspired flavor while keeping calories low. Ideal for busy weeknights or meal‑prep, this bowl delivers balanced nutrition, bold taste, and quick preparation in under 40 minutes, making it a go‑to healthy dinner solution. Serve warm, adding a squeeze of lime for extra zest today.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 can enchilada sauce
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions and set aside.
- In a skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat, then drain excess fat.
- Add cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the beef; stir for a minute.
- In a large bowl combine quinoa, black beans, corn, bell peppers, and cottage cheese.
- Mix in the seasoned beef and half of the enchilada sauce until well combined.
- Divide into bowls, drizzle with remaining sauce, and garnish with cilantro.
Notes
- For extra heat
- stir in chopped jalapeño with the spices. Adjust salt to taste before adding sauce. Garnish with lime wedges for added brightness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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