Irresistible Ground Turkey Cottage Cheese Taco Bowl for Dinner Delight
Enjoy the Irresistible Ground Turkey Cottage Cheese Taco Bowl, a quick and flavorful dinner option that caters to everyone’s taste.
Equipment
- Large skillet
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil or substitute with avocado oil or vegetable oil
- 1 pound Ground Turkey around 93% lean is ideal
- 1 teaspoon Salt no substitute recommended
- 1 teaspoon Cumin or substitute with taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder or substitute with paprika
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder or use fresh onions
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or use fresh garlic
- 1 cup Onion (diced) diced into ½-inch pieces
To Finish
- 1 cup Salsa any style preferred
- ¼ cup Water adjust as necessary
- 1 cup Cottage Cheese or substitute with Greek yogurt
- 1 cup Mexican Blend Cheese or use cheddar or Monterey Jack
- 1 tablespoon Lime Juice or use lemon juice
- ¼ cup Cilantro optional garnish
- 2 scallions Scallions sliced on the bias
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Prepare the Vegetables: Start by dicing the onion into ½-inch pieces and slicing the scallions.
- Mix Seasonings: In a small bowl, combine salt, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, and garlic powder.
- Heat the Oil: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Cook the Turkey: Add the ground turkey and seasoning mixture to the skillet, breaking into small crumbles for about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Onions: Stir in the diced onion and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Add Salsa and Water: Pour in the salsa and water, scraping the bottom of the pan to deglaze.
- Incorporate Cottage Cheese: Remove from heat and gently fold in cottage cheese.
- Finish with Toppings: Stir in lime juice then top with Mexican blend cheese, scallions, and cilantro.
Notes
Optional: Serve with warm tortilla chips or guacamole for extra flavor.