Cottage Cheese, Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Casserole

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Cottage Cheese, Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Casserole

This Cottage Cheese, Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Casserole is packed with fiber, protein and flavor! A healthy, hearty, comforting recipe that's also absolutely delicious!

Prep Time15

Cook Time45

Course: Main

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cottage Cheese, Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Casserole

Servings: - 6

Calories: 704kcal

Author: Lucy Parissi | Supergolden Bakes

Equipment

Ingredients

For the ground beef

2 tbsp olive oil or as needed
1 pound (450-500g) lean ground beef
1 large onion , diced
3 cloves garlic , minced
2 tsp fajita seasoning or taco seasoning
2 tsp sweet paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp cayenne pepper , or more to taste
1 tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
14 oz (400g) crushed tomatoes (chopped tomatoes)
14 oz (400g) pinto beans , drained and rinsed
1 cup (250ml) beef broth or stock

For the sweet potatoes

2 large sweet potatoes
a little olive oil

For the topping

2 cups (420g) cottage cheese, full fat
½ cup (50g) grated parmesan
2 eggs
1 tsp mustard powder or 1 tsp Dijon mustard
¼ tsp salt

Instructions

Prepare the ground beef

Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add the ground beef, onions and all the seasoning. Brown over medium heat for 10 minutes, breaking the beef down with the back of your spoon.
2 tbsp olive oil, 1 pound (450-500g) lean ground beef, 1 large onion, 2 tsp fajita seasoning, 2 tsp sweet paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, ¼ tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper
Add the minced garlic, tomatoes, beef broth and pinto beans. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes.
3 cloves garlic, 14 oz (400g) crushed tomatoes, 14 oz (400g) pinto beans, 1 cup (250ml) beef broth

Prepare the sweet potatoes

Meanwhile, scrub the sweet potatoes, pierce them with a knife and drizzle with a little olive oil. Roast for 20-30 minutes at 400°F (200°C) in oven or the air fryer until you can easily pierce them with a knife. Peel the skin off once the are cool enough to handle and sliced into disks.
2 large sweet potatoes, a little olive oil

Make the cottage cheese bechamel

Add the cottage cheese, eggs, grated Parmesan, mustard powder and salt to a blender or food processor and pulse until smooth.
2 cups (420g) cottage cheese, full fat, 1/2 cup (50g) grated parmesan, 2 eggs, 1 tsp mustard powder or 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/4 tsp salt

Assemble the casserole

Top the ground beef with the sliced sweet potatoes. Add the blended cottage cheese mixture and spread to cover. Transfer to a 350°F (180°C) preheated oven and cook for 20-30 minutes, or until the filling is bubbling and top has set.
Cool slightly before serving – you will be amazed by just how filling and tasty this dish is! A small serving will keep you satisfied for ages and is a full meal in itself but you can add some steamed greens on the side if you like.

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