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Creamy Cottage Cheese Beef Skillet served in a cast iron pan

Creamy Cottage Cheese Beef Skillet

A delightful and nutritious dish featuring lean ground beef and creamy cottage cheese, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Salt to taste Salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Fresh parsley for serving Garnish

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until softened.
  3. Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
  4. Stir in beef broth, paprika, black pepper, and salt.
  5. Reduce heat and mix in cottage cheese until melted and creamy.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

Serve hot with steamed vegetables, salad, or over rice/pasta. For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with lentils. Use low-fat cottage cheese for reduced fat content.