Description
A delightful dish bursting with flavor, combining ground beef, creamy cottage cheese, and zesty tomatoes for a perfect appetizer or main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or a blend)
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef, chopped onion, and minced garlic. Cook until the beef is fully browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir in the can of diced tomatoes, cumin, salt, and pepper. Let this mixture cook for about 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low, add in the cottage cheese and shredded cheese. Stir until melted together.
- Transfer to a serving dish and serve warm with tortilla chips.
Notes
For variations, consider using ground turkey or adding vegetables like bell peppers or jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg