High Protein Grilled Cheese Burritos
A high-protein grilled cheese burrito recipe featuring seasoned ground beef, rice, and a cheesy crust, perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
- white onion
- extra lean ground beef
- garlic
- salt
- chili powder
- ground cumin
- smoked paprika
- black pepper
- onion powder
- garlic powder
- dried oregano
- canned diced tomatoes
- chicken broth
- rice
- coriander (cilantro)
- low-fat cheddar cheese
- low-carb tortillas
- nacho cheese sauce
- light mozzarella cheese
Method
- 1
Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- 2
Add the extra lean ground beef to the pan. Cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and all the seasonings (salt, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano). Stir well to combine.
- 4
Pour in the canned diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 5
Add the cooked rice, chopped coriander, and shredded low-fat cheddar cheese to the pan. Stir everything together until the cheese is melted and all ingredients are well combined.
- 6
Lay out a tortilla and add 1 tablespoon of nacho cheese sauce to the center. Top with one-sixth of the beef and rice filling.
- 7
Fold the sides of the tortilla in, then roll it up tightly to form a burrito. Repeat for all 6 burritos.
- 8
Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Place a burrito seam-side down in the pan. Sprinkle 20g of shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the burrito.
- 9
Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and the cheese on top has melted and formed a crust. Flip and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes until golden. Repeat for all burritos.
- 10
The burritos can be served immediately or wrapped in foil for meal prep and stored in the fridge or freezer.
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