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When you want to pig out without feeling any remorse this High-Protein Low-Calorie Cheesy Beef Burrito is all you need! This sensational burrito recipe is a fast, flavorful, and totally guilt-free way to treat yourself!High-Protein Low-Calorie Cheesy Beef BurritoWhy You’ll Love This High-Protein Low-Calorie Cheesy Beef Burrito.Delicious High-Protein Handheld - When you’re on the run or just in love with easy flavor a burrito is the perfect choice. This high-protein burrito is a great way to eat on the run and it even works as delicious meal prep! Fun for the Whole Family - The cheesy goodness in this tasty high-protein meal is perfect for eaters of all ages. Even picky young eaters will go wild for this easy low-calorie burrito!Easy but Epicly Tasty - Thanks to this simple recipe you can have the perfect cheesy beef burrito in a flash! This recipe makes big flavors fast, easy, and almost totally dirty dish-free!
Course Low-Carb Bread, Lunch, Main Course
Equipment
- Large Skillet To make this very easy recipe, all you will need is a large skillet to cook the cheesy saucy beef mixture.
- Air Fryer To air fry the burritos.
Ingredients
Recipe Ingredients
- ½ Kilogram Ground Beef For this delicious recipe choose lean ground beef. You can also swap this ingredient for ground turkey if you prefer.
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder Adds a savory note you’ll love!
- 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder This handy powder brings a delightful onion flavor to the beef.
- 1 Teaspoon Dried Parsley Dried is perfect for this recipe but you can also swap it for fresh. If you do choose fresh be sure to add a little extra and chop the herbs very fine before tossing them in.
- ½ Red Bell Pepper Diced - For color and crunch choose a red bell pepper. You can also choose to swap this pepper with a different variety of bell pepper.
- 1 Cup Low-Fat Cottage Cheese Adds creamy richness to the cheese sauce and makes it high in protein.
- ¼ Cup Almond Milk The smooth and nutty flavor of almond milk makes a tasty sauce in this recipe but if you prefer you can trade it for another non-dairy milk.
- ½ Shredded Cheddar Cheese A little cheddar adds sharp cheese flavor to the burrito. If you prefer you can substitute this ingredient for a low-calorie shredded cheese or a different variety of shreds.
- 1 Tablespoon of Enchilada Seasoning Look for this seasoning blend near the taco seasoning packets or in the baking and spice aisle of your local store.
High-Protein Low-Calorie Cheesy Beef Burrito Recipe
Ingredients:
- ½ kilo ground beef
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- ½ red bell pepper diced
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- ¼ cup almond milk
- ½ shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp of enchilada seasoning
Instructions
- Cook the beef on a medium heat until almost done. Add in the garlic, onion, dried parsley, and red bell pepper, and then sauté this until the red bell pepper is soft.
- Add in the cottage cheese, the almond milk, the shredded cheddar cheese, and the enchilada seasoning.
- Stir until well incorporated.
- Remove from the heat and assemble the burritos by adding some of the beef mixture to a burrito, folding in the sides, and rolling it up, keep pressing in the sides until you’re done.
- Place the burritos in the air fryer at 200C/400F for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Remove, let it cool, cut it up, and enjoy the crispy on the outside and juicy burrito on the inside.
- Enjoy your Pure Plate.
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How to Serve High-Protein Low-Calorie Cheesy Beef Burrito
A burrito this tasty is always a delight! Enjoy this burrito as a fun weeknight dinner or a delicious weekend lunch. Serve the burrito warm and pair it with your favorite vegetables or salad to make the perfect low-calorie meal. How to Store High-Protein Low-Calorie Cheesy Beef Burrito
To store leftovers of this delicious dish, simply allow the burrito to cool and then transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate. The burrito can be kept in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat the burrito in the microwave or air fryer for the perfect high-protein leftovers! Thank You!
Thank you so much for reading this blog! I hope when you make this recipe you enjoy it as much as me and my family did! If you do make this delicious dish, be sure to tag me on Instagram @pure_plates_recipes! See you soon!
A burrito this tasty is always a delight! Enjoy this burrito as a fun weeknight dinner or a delicious weekend lunch. Serve the burrito warm and pair it with your favorite vegetables or salad to make the perfect low-calorie meal. How to Store High-Protein Low-Calorie Cheesy Beef Burrito
To store leftovers of this delicious dish, simply allow the burrito to cool and then transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate. The burrito can be kept in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat the burrito in the microwave or air fryer for the perfect high-protein leftovers! Thank You!
Thank you so much for reading this blog! I hope when you make this recipe you enjoy it as much as me and my family did! If you do make this delicious dish, be sure to tag me on Instagram @pure_plates_recipes! See you soon!
Keyword Air Fryer, Beef, Keto, Low carb, Quick & Easy, Sandwich