High-Protein Cheesy Grilled Beef Burritos

Ingredients

• 0.5 White onion (diced)
• 900 g Extra-lean ground beef
• 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp Salt (for the taco spice mix)
• 1 tsp Chili powder (for the taco spice mix)
• 0.5 tsp Ground cumin (for the taco spice mix)
• 2 tsp Smoked paprika (for the taco spice mix)
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper (for the taco spice mix)
• 1 tsp Onion and garlic powder (for the taco spice mix)
• 1.5 tsp Oregano (for the taco spice mix)
• 400 g Canned crushed tomatoes
• 100 g Light cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 250 ml Chicken broth
• Fresh cilantro (to taste)
• 600 g Cooked minute rice (Mexican style or white rice of choice)
• 6 Tortillas (large high-protein low-carb tortillas)
• 6 tbsp Nacho cheese sauce (1 tablespoon per burrito)
• 120 g Shredded light mozzarella (20g per burrito for the grilled crust)

Steps

1. 1

   In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced white onion with the extra-lean ground beef until the meat is fully cooked.

2. 2

   Add the minced garlic and the taco spice mix (salt, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, black pepper, onion/garlic powder, and oregano). Mix well to coat the meat.

3. 3

   Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes, add the light cheddar cheese and chicken broth (just enough to cover the meat mixture).

4. 4

   Stir over low heat until everything is well combined.

5. 5

   Fold in the fresh cilantro and cooked minute rice. Place a lid on the skillet and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring every few minutes.

6. 6

   Lightly warm the 6 tortillas to make them pliable.

7. 7

   Evenly distribute the beef and rice filling onto each tortilla. Add one tablespoon of nacho cheese sauce to each portion.

8. 8

   Roll the burritos tightly, tucking in the sides.

9. 9

   For the grilled finish: sprinkle some shredded mozzarella directly into a hot skillet, place the burrito on top (seam side down) to seal the burrito and create a golden, crispy cheese crust.

10. 10

    Repeat for the remaining 5 burritos until they are all golden brown.

Notes

You can replace the homemade spice mix with a store-bought taco seasoning packet. For the rice, Ben's Original Mexican style minute rice is recommended for extra flavor.

Nutrition per serving

• main course
• high-protein
• low-calorie
• meal prep
• mexican
• beef
• burrito
• weight loss