Southwest Ground Beef Bowl with Creamy Cottage Cheese Queso Bliss

This Southwest Ground Beef Bowl with Cottage Cheese Queso is a quick and delicious remedy for busy weeknights.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 bowls

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Southwestern

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Beef Mixture

1 lb Ground Beef lean beef recommended
1 packet Taco Seasoning consider making your own
1 can Black Beans drained and rinsed
1 cup Corn Kernels fresh or frozen

For the Queso

1 cup Cottage Cheese or cream cheese if preferred
1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese sharp cheddar recommended

For the Bowl Assembly

2 cups Cooked White Rice or quinoa/brown rice
1 cup Diced Tomatoes fresh or canned
0.25 cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro optional

For Cooking

1 tbsp Olive Oil or other oil
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

Equipment

large skillet
blender

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat for about 2 minutes until shimmering. Add ground beef and cook for 6-8 minutes until browned.
Stir in taco seasoning, black beans, and corn kernels into the cooked beef. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until heated through.
In a blender, combine cottage cheese and shredded cheddar cheese. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Divide cooked white rice among serving bowls. Top with the beef mixture and drizzle with the cottage cheese queso.
Garnish with diced tomatoes and chopped cilantro. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For a smoother queso, ensure the cheeses are blended well. Customize with your favorite toppings to enhance the dish.

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