Mexican Burritos
Each Mexican Burrito provides 33g protein and 282 calories, making them efficient carb and protein carriers for macro tracking. Twelve servings batch in one stovetop session, with freezer storage extending their lifespan two weeks or longer. Use these as your protein-and-carb base while you adjust fats to match your daily targets.
Ingredients
- •3 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.
- •1 tbsp Tahini (sesame paste)
- •14 oz Tomato
- •240 g Guacamole, Store-Bought
- •16 oz Tomato
- •160 g Sweet Pickle Relish
Sweet pickle relish. Found near ketchup and mustard.
- •100 g Banana Peppers, Pickled
- •1 Mozzarella Cheese(227g)
Part-skim mozzarella. Pre-shredded bags are convenient for meal prep.
- •1 tbsp Sweet Pickle Relish
Sweet pickle relish. Found near ketchup and mustard.
- •12 Carb Balance Tortillas(540g)
Mission Carb Balance tortillas. Found in the bread/tortilla aisle.
Instructions
- 1Mix beef with taco seasoning and Taheen. Cook.
- 2When beef is done, add pico de gallo, guacamole, salsa, chopped pickles, banana peppers, mozzarella cheese, and pickle/pepper juice.
- 3Mix well.
- 4Wrap in 12 extreme wellness wraps (use the 6-pack version, not 8-pack - they're 100 calories each).
Nutrition — Per Serving
282
calories
33g
protein
13g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 33g
12 servings per batch
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Mexican Burritos have per serving?
Each serving contains 33g of protein and 282 calories with 13g fat and 33g carbs. This lower-calorie option allows for flexible meal stacking throughout the day while maintaining protein intake.
How long does Mexican Burritos take to prep?
This quick prep recipe yields 12 servings on the stovetop, making it efficient for batch-cooking large quantities in a single session. You can prepare multiple batches back-to-back if you need to stock your freezer.
Is Mexican Burritos good for fat loss?
At 282 calories per serving, this recipe is among the lowest-calorie options in the PrepForge library and fits well into aggressive fat loss phases. The 33g protein per serving keeps satiety high while maintaining lean mass during a deficit.
