December 12, 2024
Healthy High Protein Burrito
Healthy High Protein Burrito
PREP TIME
10 min
COOK TIME
25 min
4 serves | 446 kcal
INGREDIENTS
- 1 lb Lean Ground Beef
- 1/2 cup Red Onion diced
- 1 Jalapeno diced
- 15 oz Black Beans canned and drained
- 15 oz Diced Tomatoes canned and drained
- 1 cup Corn
- 1 packet Taco seasoning
- 4 Low Carb Tortilla Wraps
METHOD
- Place the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat with the taco seasoning. Cook the meat 5-7 minutes until it is no longer pink then drain the meat.
- Add the red onion, jalapeno, tomatoes, black beans and corn to the skillet. Cook until the veggies are softened then add the ground beef back into the pan.
- Divide the beef and veggie mixture into 4 portions and add each portion to a low carb tortilla wrap.
- Roll each tortilla around the beef and veggie mixture by tucking the ends in and rolling. Then place the wrapped tortilla in a skillet over medium heat to brown the tortilla, turning every 1-2 minutes or until the tortilla appears browned. Turn and cook again then serve warm!
Nutrition Facts (amount per serving)
446 Calories
10g Fat
64g Carbs
30g Fiber
42g Protein
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