Nordic Table

If you love taco night but want something more structured, meal-prep friendly and seriously filling, this high-protein taco tortilla bake is the perfect upgrade. Layered like a lasagna with soft tortilla wraps instead of pasta, it combines seasoned beef, beans and a creamy cottage cheese mixture for the ultimate balance of comfort and nutrition.

The entire bake contains approximately 255 grams of protein, making it ideal for muscle building, high-protein eating, or simply a family dinner that actually keeps you full.

If you enjoy recipes like this, you might also love my high-protein chicken pie or healthy taco bowl  — all designed to make increasing your daily protein intake simple and realistic. And if you’re looking for a full structure, you can explore my complete high-protein meal plans for even more balanced, satisfying meals.

Creamy, hearty and packed with flavor — this is taco night, Nordic Table style.

Ingredients:

600 g lean ground beef (5–10%)

100 g beans (kidney or black), drained

1 onion, chopped

2–3 garlic cloves, minced

1 bell pepper, diced (optional)

100 g corn, drained

1 can diced tomatoes (about 400 g)

1 taco seasoning packet

400 g cottage cheese

3 eggs

150 g shredded cheese

4 medium tortilla wraps (2 layers)

Salt & pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
2. Heat oil or butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Cook the ground beef until fully browned. Season lightly with salt and pepper. (Do this in batches so it doesn’t boil)
3. Transfer the meat to a bowl and set aside.
4. Soften the vegetables:In the same pan, reduce heat to medium. Add chopped onion and bell pepper. Cook gently for 4–5 minutes until softened and lightly translucent.
5. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant. Do not let it brown.
6. Return the beef to the pan. Add taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, beans and corn. Stir well and let simmer for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
7. Prepare the protein layer:In a bowl, mix cottage cheese, eggs, salt and pepper.
8. In a greased baking dish: Spread a thin layer of the meat mixture on the bottom. Add 2 tortilla wraps.
9. Spread half of the remaining meat mixture on top, and spoon over half of the cottage cheese mixture.
10. Add the final 2 tortilla wraps. Spread the remaining meat mixture. Finish with the remaining cottage cheese mixture. Top with shredded cheese.
11. Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden and set.
12. Rest 10 minutes before slicing to help it hold its shape.

Nutritional info:

Per Whole Recipe (Estimated)

• Calories: ~2,650 kcal
• Protein: ~255 g
• Carbohydrates: ~185 g
• Fat: ~135 g
• Fiber: ~20 g

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Per Serving (6 servings)

• Calories: ~440 kcal
• Protein: ~42 g
• Carbohydrates: ~31 g
• Fat: ~22 g
• Fiber: ~3–4 g