1/2 cup shredded cheeseyour 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!