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High Protein Mexican Cheesy Beef Burritos
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High Protein Mexican Cheesy Beef Burritos

55 minServes 6Nutri-Score C€€
from @panaceapalm10 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • lean ground beef (5% fat or less)Meat800 g
  • red onion (diced)Produce1 piece
  • red bell pepper (diced)Produce1 piece
  • fajita saucePantry200 g
  • cooking sprayPantry5 g
  • paprikaSpices10 g
  • garlic powderSpices10 g
  • onion powderSpices5 g
  • cayenneSpices5 g
  • cuminSpices5 g
  • oreganoSpices5 g
  • saltSpices10 g
  • black pepperSpices5 g
  • light butterDairy15 g
  • rice (washed)Grains200 g
  • garlic powderSpices2.5 g
  • onion powderSpices2.5 g
  • cayenneSpices2.5 g
  • saltSpices5 g
  • tomato pastePantry35 g
  • chicken stockPantry400 ml
  • protein tortillasBakery6 pieces
  • low fat cheeseDairy180 g

per serving

Nutrition

567kcal

Carbs
57 g
Proteins
51 g
Fat
15 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • Spatula

step by step

Method

  1. Cook the taco beef

    • Add the lean ground beef to a pan with cooking spray and cook on high heat until about halfway done.
    • Add the taco seasoning, diced red onion and bell pepper and cook until soft.
    • Add the fajita sauce and mix well.
    Step 1

  2. Make the Mexican red rice

    • Melt the light butter in a pan, then add the washed rice.
    • Add the seasonings and tomato paste and toast until fragrant.
    • Pour in the chicken stock, bring to a bubble and simmer until fully cooked.
    Step 2

  3. Assemble the burritos

    • On a warm tortilla, add a portion of the rice, a portion of the beef and the low fat cheese.
    • Fold in the sides, roll into a burrito and repeat for the remaining tortillas.
    Step 3

  4. Toast and store

    • Toast the burritos in the pan, folded side down, to seal.
    • Let them cool, then wrap in foil and store in the fridge or freezer.
    Step 4
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