Description
A quick, protein-packed Mexican‑inspired dip that blends creamy cottage cheese with ground beef, spices, and tomatoes for a flavor‑rich snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full‑fat)
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar
- ½ lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Optional: 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add ground beef, season with cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper; brown the meat.
- Stir in tomato paste and diced tomatoes, simmering 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low, pour in beef broth, and let simmer to thicken.
- Fold in cottage cheese and cheddar slowly, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Finish with lime juice, adjust seasoning, garnish with cilantro, serve hot with chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican