Easy Korean Beef with Cottage Cheese Protein Bowl

Craving something quick, healthy, and packed with flavor? This High-Protein Korean Beef with Cottage Cheese is your new go-to! Juicy, savory ground beef cooked in mouthwatering Korean-style pairs perfectly with creamy cottage cheese for a surprising twist. Ready in under 30 minutes, this nutrient-packed dish is perfect for fitness lovers and flavor seekers alike—comfort food meets clean eating!

I HATED cottage cheese as a kid, 100% because of texture. I mean, it is kinda weird, right? Now I love it though I will say all cottage cheese is not created equally. I love the fat free Good Culture brand in case you were wondering.

So, when all of this viral high protein bowl stuff started I was pretty skeptical of eating meat and cottage cheese together unless it was an Americanized lasagna or our Ravioli Lasagna, but just like my kid self, I was totally wrong!  I love making all sorts of high protein with cottage cheese recipes, but none have hit the spot quite like this Quick Asian recipe!

We have taken our favorite Korean ground beef and made it into a cottage cheese bowl! If you are suffering from dinner decision fatigue and you’re looking for something quick and easy but still full of flavor, then try this healthy ground beef recipe!

Ingredient Breakdown

It sounds weird, I know. Meat and cottage cheese? But trust me—this combo hits every craving: creamy, savory, sweet, spicy, and fresh. It’s kind of like Korean bibimbap meets a protein bowl. You’ll need a few ingredients to make the sauce and then a few more components to make the bowl. Here is everything you’ll need:

For the Ground Beef

• Canola or Vegetable Oil: Helps cook and crisp the ground beef.
• Ground Beef: I like to use 80/20 or 85/15 for maximum flavor but if you want to go more lean, 90/10 will work great too.
• Garlic: Use fresh, minced garlic cloves.
• Soy Sauce: Adds rich, umami flavor to the sauce.
• Orange Juice: Adds bright, citrus flavor and freshly squeezed orange juice is preferred.
• Brown Sugar: Adds sweetness and rich flavor.
• Sweet Chili Sauce: Adds a little heat and bold flavor.
• Toasted Sesame Oil: Adds that signature Asian flavor.
• Cornstarch: Helps thicken the sauce.

For the Bowl

• Cottage Cheese: I prefer the fat free small curd cottage cheese, but you can use any type of cottage cheese you want. I mentioned above that Good Culture brand is my favorite, especially for savory dishes.
  • PRO TIP: If you can stand the texture of cottage cheese,

High Protein Recipes Roundup

Looking to fuel your day with meals that pack a serious protein punch? Whether you’re building muscle, managing your macros, or just trying to stay fuller longer, this high protein recipes roundup has you covered.

From energizing breakfasts and satisfying, hearty dinners to protein-rich snacks, these delicious recipes make it easy to hit your protein goals without sacrificing flavor. Let’s dive in and get cooking!

Breakfast/Smoothies

A healthy, filling and delicious breakfast is an absolute MUST for me, so we’ve gathered up all our favorite protein powered breakfast recipes. Which way are you going to start your day??

High Protein Savory Crispy Oatmeal

Kickstart your day with this 7 minute High-Protein Savory Oatmeal with Cottage Cheese! This is the breakfast taking the internet by storm!

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Eggs and Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl

Start your day with a viral high protein powerhouse—a creamy, savory blend of cottage cheese and perfectly hard-boiled eggs, topped with fresh avocado and vegetables.

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Wild Blueberry Cottage Cheese Pancakes

Fluffy, protein-packed, and bursting with juicy wild blueberries, these healthy cottage cheese pancakes are a delicious twist on a breakfast classic.

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Protein Green Smoothie

Cool, creamy, and loaded with vibrant greens, this Protein Green Smoothie delivers a refreshing blast of energy with every sip.

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Orange Berry Protein Shake

Bright, zesty, and bursting with berry flavor, this Orange Berry Protein Shake is a refreshing fusion of citrus and sweet that wakes up your taste buds and fuels your day.

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Almond Joy Protein Shake

Indulgent meets energizing in this Almond Joy Protein Shake—a creamy, chocolatey blend with hints of toasted coconut and almond that tastes just like the classic candy bar.

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Viral High Protein Eggs and Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl

Start your day with a viral high protein powerhouse—a creamy, savory blend of cottage cheese and perfectly hard-boiled eggs, topped with fresh avocado and vegetables. Packed with over 20 grams of protein, this trending eggs and cottage cheese breakfast bowl is quick, delicious, and totally crave-worthy.

To be honest, I eat this more often for a low-carb lunch than I do for breakfast. It also makes a pretty dang good afternoon snack. I usually do a half serving if I’m eating it as a snack. Whichever way you eat it, it’s a great option for any meal if you’re looking for a healthy, satisfying and flavorful dish. In this recipe, you’ll be eating just 15 carbohydrates along with 21 g protein, 7 g fiber and 25 g fat.

Ingredients Needed for Cottage Cheese and Egg Breakfast Bowl

I bet you never thought you could have a healthy, protein-packed breakfast with only a few ingredients and in just a few minutes. The combination of creamy and crunchy textures with all the savory flavors is so satisfying. Here is everything you need:

• Cottage Cheese: I use low fat, but you can use any variety of cottage cheese you love. It is high in protein and acts as the base for the savory bowl.
  • NOTE: If you end up with extra cottage cheese, use it to make our wild blueberry cottage cheese pancakes for breakfast tomorrow!
• Hard Boiled Eggs: Adds extra healthy protein and can be made days ahead of time making this a quick and easy recipe.
• Grape Tomatoes: Cherry tomatoes also work just fine.
• English Cucumber: Adds crunch and fresh flavor, plus no need to peel or remove the seeds.
• Avocados: Adds creaminess and healthy fat.
• Salt and Black Pepper: Adds flavor.
• Mae Ploy Sweet Chili Sauce: Adds a little sweetness and a little heat.

The measurements for each ingredient can be found in the recipe card down below. Keep scrolling for all the details!

How to Make a Cottage Cheese and Egg Breakfast

I almost shouldn’t even call this a recipe because there’s not much to it. Making a savory cottage cheese breakfast bowl is just a matter of assembling the different ingredients and then digging in.

1. Start with the Cottage Cheese Base: Add about 1/2 cup of cottage cheese to a bowl.
2. Add the Components: Slice the egg in half and place on top of the cottage cheese, add the avocado, cucumber and tomatoes followed by a

7 Minute High Protein Savory Oatmeal with Cottage Cheese

Kickstart your day with this 7 minute High-Protein Savory Oatmeal with Cottage Cheese! This is the breakfast taking the internet by storm! A warm, satisfying bowl packed with crispy oats, cottage cheese, and leafy greens. Loaded with protein, healthy fats, and fiber, our savory oats recipe is the perfect post-workout refuel or a filling and healthy breakfast that keeps you energized for hours.

I’ve always been about getting good protein for breakfast especially now that I’ve hit my 40s (gasp!). I love a good breakfast smoothie or a bowl of oatmeal with protein powder added to start my day. Having a savory option now with this high protein oatmeal is totally changing my mornings!

If you’ve never tried savory oats before, then you are missing out! Oats are just like any other grain…farro, barley, brown rice…and they are so healthy! Jump on the viral savory oatmeal train with us! You’ll LOVE it!

Ingredients for High Protein Savory Oatmeal

If you haven’t ever tried a savory high protein oat recipe, then let this be your first! Here is everything you will need for this tasty oatmeal recipe:

• Butter: Adds richness and flavor and helps toast the oats.
• Old Fashioned Rolled Oats: Do not use quick oats for this recipe! They will get mushy and almost pasty. Stick with the rolled oats!
• Kosher Salt: Adds flavor.
• Water: Helps cook the oats.
• Baby Kale: If you aren’t a kale fan, go with baby spinach instead.
• Olive Oil: Helps sauté the kale.
• Low Fat Cottage Cheese: Adds creaminess and great protein.
• Cherry Tomatoes: Grape tomatoes also work great.
• Flaked Sea Salt: Adds flavor and a little texture.
• Aleppo Pepper: Adds flavor and tiny bit of heat.
• Lemon Juice: This is totally optional but I love the bright freshness it adds.

The measurements for each ingredient can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.

How to Make High Protein Savory Oatmeal

The key to making this breakfast grain bowl totally spectacular is to toast the oats before cooking them. It adds a depth of flavor you don’t want to miss! So let’s start there and then rest is just making oatmeal and adding a few healthy toppings! Here are the steps:

1. Toast the Oats: Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, add the oats and let them toast for a few minutes. Stir often. Add a dash of s

High-Protein Viral Cottage Cheese Beef & Sweet Potato Bowl

Get ready to fuel up with this High-Protein Cottage Cheese Beef & Sweet Potato Bowl! Packed with lean ground beef, creamy cottage cheese, and roasted sweet potatoes, this protein bowl delivers a perfect balance of savory and sweet in every bite.

With 40 grams of protein per serving, it’s the ultimate comfort food meets clean eating — perfect for meal prep, post-workout refuels, or a quick weeknight dinner that actually keeps you full. Topped with avocado and pickled red onions is my favorite way to eat it!

I kept hearing about these viral sweet potato bowls all over TikTok and other social media channels, and you know I had to jump on the train and create one my family would love. The components all seemed so odd to eat together, but let me tell you, it works! The flavors and textures all together in one bowl are like a party in your mouth.

Here’s the nutritional breakdown on the Oh Sweet Basil version of the viral Cottage Cheese Sweet Potato Beef Bowl: 36g carbohydrates, 40g protein, 32g fat, and 11g fiber.

Ingredients for a Sweet Potato Bowl

Keep in mind that this protein bowl is highly customizable, but this version is my absolute favorite. I’ll include a section below with ideas for creating your own customized bowl. Here are all the ingredients you’ll need for this high protein meal:

• Sweet Potatoes: Peeled and cut into similar sized cubes.
• Olive Oil: Helps roast and caramelize the sweet potatoes to give them crispy texture.
• Smoked Paprika: Adds bold smoky flavor.
• Kosher Salt: Adds flavor.
• Lean Ground Beef: I recommend going with 93/7 or 90/10 if you can find it.
• Kinder’s Carne Asada Seasoning: We are huge fans of Kinder’s seasonings, but if you don’t have it on hand, taco seasoning will work just great. We have found Kinder’s seasonings at Walmart, Kroger stores, Costco and on Amazon.
• Water: Used to keep the meat juicy and flavorful.
• Cottage Cheese: I use low fat cottage cheese and it tastes great!
  • PRO TIP: If the texture of cottage cheese is a hang up for you, give it a pulse in the blender before adding it to the bowl! Then you get all the protein and creaminess without the curds.
• Avocados: Adds creaminess and healthy fat.
• Cilantro: Adds fresh herbaceous flavor.
• Black Pepper: Adds flavor and a little heat.
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