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Creamy Beef & Potato Bowl with Spicy Cilantro Lime Crema

Creamy Beef & Potato Bowl with Spicy Cilantro Lime Crema

This Creamy Beef & Potato Bowl is the ultimate high-protein, low-calorie comfort meal. Crispy seasoned potatoes and sautéed peppers and onions serve as the perfect base for a rich and creamy beef mixture, made with Greek yogurt, adobo, and a hint of honey. The meal is topped off with a spicy cilantro lime crema that ties everything together with a zesty, fresh kick. Packed with flavor, textures, and nutrition, this recipe is perfect for meal prep or a balanced dinner. Garnished with fresh cilantro, it’s a restaurant-worthy dish you can enjoy at home all week long.

Author: Hunt4Shredz

Meal Type: Eggs Free

Cuisine: Mexican

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Servings: 4 bowls

Calories: 367 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 1 lb - lean ground beef
  • 2 teaspoons - onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons - garlic powder
  • 1 tsp - paprika
  • ½ tsp - cumin
  • ½ tsp - chili powder
  • 1 tsp - dry chives
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • ½ cup - non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp - adobo sauce
  • 1 tbsp - honey
  • 2 - bell peppers
  • ½ - red onion
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • 4 - golden potatoes
  • 1 tsp - garlic powder
  • 1 tsp - onion powder
  • 1 tsp - paprika
  • ¼ tsp - cumin
  • ½ cup - blended cottage cheese
  • ½ tbsp - adobo sauce
  • ½ - juice of lime
  • 1 tsp - honey
  • cilantro
  • ½ cup - non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 - juice of lime
  • ¼ cup - fresh cilantro
  • ½ - jalapeño
  • ½ tsp - cumin
  • ½ tsp - garlic powder
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • 1 tbsp - water

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss diced potatoes with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25–30 minutes or until golden and crisp.
  2. In a skillet, sauté sliced bell peppers and red onion until softened. Set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, cook ground beef with onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, chili powder, dry chives, salt, and pepper.
  4. Once beef is cooked through, reduce heat and stir in Greek yogurt, adobo sauce, and honey. Mix until creamy and well combined.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, adobo, lime juice, and honey until smooth. Set aside.
  6. For the spicy crema, blend Greek yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, jalapeño, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add water to thin if necessary.
  7. To assemble bowls, layer roasted potatoes, sautéed veggies, and creamy beef mixture.
  8. Top with cottage cheese drizzle, spicy cilantro lime crema, and fresh cilantro. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Energy: 367 kcal | Total Fat: 5 g | Saturated: 2 g | Trans: 0 g | Unsaturated: 0 g | Cholesterol: 74 mg | Total Carbs: 42 g | Fiber: 5 g | Sugars: 11 g | Proteins: 38 g | Sodium: 549 mg | Polyunsaturated: 1 g | Monounsaturated: 2 g

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