Beefy Cheesy Burritos
These Beefy Cheesy Burritos pack 53g protein and 550 calories into a breakfast option that bridges the gap between morning eating and your training window. Six servings cook on the stovetop in minutes, letting you batch-prep and freeze for grab-and-go mornings. Prioritize morning protein with minimal morning effort.
Ingredients
- •2 lbs 96/4 Ground Beef
Extra-lean ground beef (96% lean / 4% fat). Walmart carries Great Value 96/4.
- •1 Yellow Onion(150g)
- •1 Bell Pepper(150g)
- •100 g Taco Bell fire sauce
- •2 tsp Garlic powder
- •1 tsp Yellow Onion
- •1 tsp Cumin, Ground
- •200 g Rice, White, Long-Grain
- •0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- •0.5 tsp Yellow Onion
- •35 g Tomato Paste
- •16 oz Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •6 Carb Balance Tortillas(0g)
Mission Carb Balance tortillas. Found in the bread/tortilla aisle.
- •7 Mexican Blend Cheese(196g)
Pre-shredded Mexican blend cheese. Any store brand works.
Instructions
- 1Cook ground beef with taco seasoning.
- 2Add diced onion and red bell pepper to beef.
- 3Add Taco Bell mild sauce.
- 4Make Mexican red rice: combine rice with garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, tomato paste, and protein chicken stock. Cook until done.
- 5Assemble burritos with rice, taco meat, and cheese.
Nutrition — Per Serving
550
calories
53g
protein
16g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 58g
6 servings per batch
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Beefy Cheesy Burritos have per serving?
Each serving contains 53g of protein and 550 calories with 16g fat and 58g carbs. The high carb-to-calorie ratio combined with over 50g protein makes this a balanced macro hit.
How many servings does Beefy Cheesy Burritos make and how long does prep take?
This quick prep stovetop recipe yields 6 servings in one batch. You're covering most of a week's breakfast or lunch prep in a single cooking session.
Is Beefy Cheesy Burritos good for muscle gain?
At 53g protein and 550 calories per serving with 58g carbs, this recipe supports muscle gain phases with strong carbohydrate timing and high protein content. The 6-serving batch allows consistent protein distribution throughout your week.
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