High Protein Burritos
High Protein 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
- •8 Carb Balance Tortillas(360g)
Mission Carb Balance tortillas. Found in the bread/tortilla aisle.
Instructions
- 1Brown ground beef.
- 2Add taco seasoning, tomato paste, reduced-fat cream cheese, and beef broth to beef.
- 3Mix until well combined.
- 4Make sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, lime juice, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt.
- 5Assemble 8 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 Burritos have per serving?
Each serving delivers 33g of protein and 288 calories, with 8g fat and 31g carbs. The protein-to-calorie ratio is efficient for macro-conscious meal prep.
How long does High Protein Burritos take to prep?
This recipe uses quick prep on the stovetop and yields 8 servings per batch. One cooking session produces enough meals to cover multiple days of your meal plan.
Is High Protein Burritos good for fat loss?
At 288 calories and 33g protein per serving, these burritos support fat loss goals by delivering high protein satiety in a calorie-controlled package. The 31g carbs per serving keeps the macro split balanced for sustained energy during training.
