Beef Burrito Recipe
This Beef Burrito Recipe provides 25g protein and 318 calories per serving, offering a leaner option for cutting phases or lighter training days. Quick stovetop prep yields 6 servings, making it a practical lunch choice that won't disrupt your daily macro targets. Use this as a foundation to adjust portions and add sides based on your specific calorie and protein goals.
Ingredients
- •Vegetable oil(15g)
- •90/10 Ground Beef(454g)
- •Chili powder(8g)
- •Oregano, Dried(5g)
- •Cumin, Ground(5g)
- •¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- •Garlic powder(3g)
- •Paprika, Smoked(3g)
- •Yellow Onion
- •Beans, Black, Canned, Drained
- •Salsa, Prepared, Red, Store-Bought(240g)
- •Flour Tortillas
- •Mexican Blend Cheese(227g)
Pre-shredded Mexican blend cheese. Any store brand works.
- •Sour Cream
Regular or fat-free both work. Fat-free is thinner but saves ~40 cal/serving.
- •Avocado
- •Hot Sauce, Frank'S RedHot
- •Cilantro, Fresh
Instructions
- 1In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Swirl to coat the pan, then add the beef. With the back of a spoon, press it out into a 1/2-inch thickness (it will look like one large patty). Let sizzle in the pan for 3 to 4 minutes, until it starts to form a crust.
- 2Sprinkle with the chili powder, oregano, cumin, salt, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Scatter the onion over the top. With a sturdy wooden spoon or spatula, break the meat up into small pieces. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is cooked through, about 4 minutes more.
- 3Stir in the beans and salsa. Cook, scraping up any stuck-on bits, until the liquid has mostly cooked off and the beans are warmed through, about 1 minute. Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired.
- 4Assemble the burritos: place a tortilla on your work surface and sprinkle a scant 3 tablespoons of cheese down the center in a line. Top with one-sixth of the beef/bean mixture (about 2/3 cup). Add another scant 3 tablespoons cheese on top.
- 5Fold the two opposite sides of the tortilla that are near the short ends of the filling up and in, towards the center. Lift one of the two remaining tortilla sides up and over the filling, rolling it to secure. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- 6When ready to eat, warm a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Once the skillet is hot, lay a burrito in the skillet, seam side down. Let brown on the first side for 1 to 2 minutes until golden, then flip and brown on the other side. Let cool a few minutes, then serve hot with any desired toppings.
Nutrition — Per Serving
318
calories
25g
protein
22g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 4g
- Saturated fat
- 10.6g
- Sodium
- 371 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.9g
6 servings per batch · ~160g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Beef Burrito Recipe have per serving?
Each serving delivers 25g of protein and 318 calories with 22g fat and only 4g carbs. This low-carb, high-fat macro profile makes it distinct from typical burritos in the macro tracking space.
How long does Beef Burrito Recipe take to prep?
Quick prep time with 6 servings per batch means you can have multiple meals ready on the stovetop in one session. This approach scales well for weekly meal prep cycles.
Is Beef Burrito Recipe good for fat loss?
At 318 calories and only 4g carbs per serving, this recipe fits fat loss phases where controlling carbohydrate intake is the primary strategy. The 22g fat keeps satiety high while staying in a caloric deficit.
