Ingredients:

  • 1 lb lean ground beef (93/7 blend)
  • 1 cup small curd cottage cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.25 tsp sea salt
  • 0.25 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach, packed
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil

Instructions:

  1. Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium high heat until shimmering.
  2. Add the 1 lb lean ground beef to the hot pan. Spread it out in an even layer.
  3. Sear the beef for 3 minutes without stirring until a dark crust forms.
  4. Break the meat into small crumbles using a wooden spoon.
  5. Sprinkle the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper over the meat.
  6. Stir the spices in and cook for 2 minutes until the beef is no longer pink.
  7. Fold in the 3 cups fresh baby spinach. Work in batches if your pan is small.
  8. Sauté for 1 minute until the spinach is wilted and vibrant green.
  9. Remove the skillet from the heat source immediately.
  10. Stir in the 1 cup small curd cottage cheese until creamy and thoroughly combined.