High Protein Beef Burritos
High Protein Beef Burritos deliver 33g protein and 288 calories per serving across 8 batch-prepped portions, keeping you in a deficit without feeling restricted. Stovetop assembly takes minimal time and freezes reliably for grab-and-reheat weeks, making this one of the most practical dinner rotations for lifters. Stay consistent with your cut while eating substantial meals.
Ingredients
- •2 lbs 93/7 Ground Beef
Extra-lean ground beef (96% lean / 4% fat). Walmart carries Great Value 96/4.
- •1 Taco Seasoning, Packet (E.G. Old El Paso)(28g)
Taco seasoning packet — Old El Paso or McCormick. Low sodium if available.
- •0.3 cup Tomato Paste
- •0.3 cup Cream Cheese
Standard block cream cheese. Neufchatel (1/3 less fat) is a good swap.
- •0.5 cup Low Sodium Beef Broth
- •0.5 cup Greek Yogurt (Nonfat)
Plain Greek yogurt — nonfat (0%) or low-fat (2%). Not regular yogurt.
- •1 tbsp Mayonnaise, Light
- •0.5 tsp Garlic powder
Instructions
- 1Cook ground beef with taco seasoning
- 2Add tomato paste, cream cheese, and beef broth
- 3Mix sauce ingredients separately
- 4Assemble burritos with beef filling and sauce
Nutrition — Per Serving
288
calories
33g
protein
8g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 31g
8 servings per batch
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does High Protein Beef Burritos have per serving?
Each serving delivers 33g of protein and 288 calories, with 8g fat and 31g carbs. The calorie-to-protein ratio makes this efficient for hitting protein targets without excess calories.
How long does High Protein Beef Burritos take to prep?
This recipe uses quick prep on the stovetop and yields 8 servings per batch. You can prepare a full week of dinners in one cooking session with minimal hands-on time.
Is High Protein Beef Burritos good for fat loss?
At 288 calories and 33g protein per serving, these burritos are well-suited for fat loss phases where maintaining satiety on a calorie deficit is the goal. The high protein-to-calorie ratio helps preserve muscle while in a deficit.
