Low Carb High Protein Burritos Recipe
If you want to boost the protein in your dinner meals, here’s the perfect way to do it! Add cream cheese to your burritos! You won’t even taste it but it makes it super creamy.
When trying to add more protein into your meals, cottage cheese is a great way to do just that. It can take on the flavors of your meal and add creaminess too!
Did you know that you can blend cottage cheese and use it in the place of sour cream or other dairy ingredients as well? It’s just another way to add more protein because of the higher protein content in cottage cheese!
Stay tuned for more cottage cheese recipes that include chaffles and desserts too!
Why We Love this/these High Protein Burritos (and you will too!)
Easy to make!
High protein!
Perfect to make ahead of time!
Great for lunch or dinner!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you taste the Cottage Cheese in this recipe?
No! You wouldn’t even know it’s in there.
Why did you decide to add cottage cheese?
Cottage cheese has a high protein content and when you are trying to be healthy and lose weight, consuming higher protein with each meal can help!
Does it taste like sour cream?
It is very similar to sour cream.
Can you feel the texture chunks of the cottage cheese?
No, I couldn’t. If you feel this may be an issue for you, you could always blend the cottage cheese in a blender until smooth. I add cottage cheese to many different dishes and it tastes amazing blended too.
Quick Recipe Overview
Why this are these best Low Carb High Protein Burritos : It is loaded with flavor with cheating the flavor and it’s made with low carb tortillas! It’s the best way to add protein with flavor to your Mexican dishes!
Number of servings: 8 servings
How Long It Takes: You can have this meal whipped up in under 30 minutes from start to finish.
Equipment You’ll Need: Just a frying pan!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup enchilada sauce
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 8 low carb tortillas
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (your choice, e.g., cheddar, Monterey Jack, or pepper jack)
- Optional toppings: diced avocado, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, hot sauce
How to Make/Prepare these High Protein Burritos (that are keto friendly)
Step 1 – Brown the ground beef: In a large frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up into smaller pieces as it cooks, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease, if necessary.
Step 2 – Season the ground beef: Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the ground beef and stir well to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Step 3 –Add enchilada sauce: Pour the 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce into the frying pan with the ground beef, stirring well to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce has slightly thickened.
Step 4 –Add enchilada sauce: Pour the 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce into the frying pan with the ground beef, stirring well to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce has slightly thickened.
Step 5: Top the shredded cheese while the mixture is still hot.
Step 6: Assemble the burritos: Lay out a low carb tortilla on a flat surface. Spoon about 1/8th of the beef and cottage cheese mixture onto the center of the tortilla. Add any additional desired toppings, like diced avocado, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, or chopped cilantro.
Note: Don’t add these extras if you are making these ahead of time to consume later.
Step 7: Fold the burrito: Fold the sides of the low carb tortilla inward to hold the filling in place. Then, fold the bottom of the tortilla up over the filling and roll it tightly, tucking in the sides as you go, to form a burrito. Serve warm or you have the option to toast the outer part of the tortilla.
Step 8: Optional: Cook the burritos: In a large non-stick frying pan, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Place the burritos seam-side down in the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the bottom is golden brown. Flip the burritos carefully and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the other side is golden brown.
Step 9: Serve: Let the burritos rest for a minute before cutting them in half, if desired. Serve immediately with your favorite hot sauce or salsa on the side.
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Also – if you loved this easy Keto recipe, be sure to try our amazing Beef and Cheese Enchiladas recipe below! If you have any questions, I’m here to help!
Here’s a printable version of this Low Carb Burrito Recipe:
Low Carb High Protein Burritos Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup enchilada sauce
- 1 cup small curd low fat cottage cheese
- 8 tortillas low carb tortillas
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese your choice, e.g., cheddar, Monterey Jack, or pepper jack
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef: In a large frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up into smaller pieces as it cooks, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease, if necessary.
- Season the beef: Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the ground beef and stir well to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Add enchilada sauce: Pour the 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce into the frying pan with the ground beef, stirring well to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce has slightly thickened.
- Mix in the cottage cheese: Add the cottage cheese to the frying pan with the ground beef and enchilada sauce, stirring to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Remove from heat.
- Top the shredded cheese while the mixture is still hot.
- Assemble the burritos: Lay out a low carb tortilla on a flat surface. Spoon about 1/8th of the beef and cottage cheese mixture onto the center of the tortilla. Add any additional desired toppings, like diced avocado, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, or chopped cilantro. (Don’t add these extras if you are making these ahead of time to consume later).
- Fold the burrito: Fold the sides of the low carb tortilla inward to hold the filling in place. Then, fold the bottom of the tortilla up over the filling and roll it tightly, tucking in the sides as you go, to form a burrito. Serve warm or you have the option to toast the outer part of the tortilla.
- Optional: Cook the burritos: In a large non-stick frying pan, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Place the burritos seam-side down in the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the bottom is golden brown. Flip the burritos carefully and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the other side is golden brown.
- Serve: Let the burritos rest for a minute before cutting them in half, if desired. Serve immediately with your favorite hot sauce or salsa on the side.
- Enjoy your delicious, low carb high protein burritos with a melted cheese topping!
