Cheddar Beef Spinach and Onion Bake

Ingredients

• 2 lb raw 93/7 ground beef
• 1 cup 2% cottage cheese
• 1 cup egg whites or liquid egg substitute
• 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar
• 2 cups raw chopped baby spinach, loosely filled
• 1 cup raw diced onion
• 2 cups raw diced bell peppers
• 3 cups raw sliced mushrooms
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Black pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup Oikos Pro Plain yogurt total, for serving
• Cooking spray

Method

1. Heat oven to 375 F. Lightly grease a 9 by 13 inch baking dish.
2. Brown beef and onion in a large skillet, in batches if needed. Cook beef to 160 F and drain excess grease.
3. Add peppers and mushrooms; cook until softened and their liquid evaporates. Wilt spinach. Let cool slightly.
4. Whisk cottage cheese, liquid eggs, garlic powder, paprika, and pepper. Fold in beef and vegetables.
5. Spread in the baking dish and top with cheddar. Bake about 30-40 minutes until set and the center reaches 165 F.
6. Rest 10 minutes and divide into four portions. Serve each with 2 tablespoons Oikos Pro Plain yogurt, packed separately.