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High Protein Breakfast Burrito

This High Protein Breakfast Burrito contains 45g of protein per serving.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American-Mexican Fusion

Ingredients
  

  • 400 g lean beef mince 5% fat
  • 1 red onion finely diced
  • 1 red bell pepper finely diced
  • 400 g black beans 250 g drained weight
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 4 eggs
  • 200 g spinach wilted and finely chopped
  • 40 g Cheddar cheese grated
  • 250 g cottage cheese
  • 4 tablespoons passata or tomato paste
  • 4 tortilla wraps
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the lean beef mince. Break it apart with a spatula and cook for about 5 minutes until browned.
  • Add the diced onion, red bell pepper, black beans, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir well and cook for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Carefully add the eggs and simmer for 8 minutes. Transfer the eggs to cold water, peel, and set aside.
  • Place the cooked beef mixture into a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the chopped spinach, grated Cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, passata, and peeled eggs.
  • Use a fork or potato masher to combine everything thoroughly until the mixture is evenly distributed.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  • Lay a tortilla wrap on a clean surface and spoon slightly more than one cup of filling into the center.
  • Fold in the sides and roll tightly into a burrito.
  • Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
  • Serve immediately or store for meal prep throughout the week.

Notes

  • Lean beef keeps the fat content lower while maintaining flavor.
  • The filling can also be used for breakfast bowls instead of burritos.
  • Fresh salsa, avocado, or Greek yogurt make excellent toppings.
  • For extra protein, add an additional egg or extra cottage cheese