Ingredients
- 2 lbs lean ground beef
- 1 onion
- Taco seasoning
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 12 fresh flour tortillas
- 3.5 oz tomato paste
- 6 tbsp cream cheese
- 1 2/3 cup low fat cottage cheese
- 1/3 cup low fat milk
- half cup shredded cheddar
- onion powder
- 1/4 tsp Tabasco
- 1 cup dry rice (3 cups cooked)
- 1 can black beans
Recipe
Original recipe here: link
Serves 12 (1 burrito per medium flour tortilla).
- Prep the rice: Cook 1 cup of rice using preferred method.
- For the cheese sauce: Combine cottage cheese, salt, onion powder, cheddar cheese, and milk in a blender. Blend for 2 minutes and set in fridge.
- For the Beef: Place half the diced onion into a pan over medium heat, cook until translucent. Then add beef and taco seasoning. Once cooked, add tomato paste, cream cheese, 2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese, black beans, and Tabasco.
- Assemble burritos. Add beef mixture, cheese sauce, rice, raw onion, and cilantro to a tortilla and roll to seal.
Nutrition
Estimated Serving Size: 1 burrito (1/12 of recipe, with medium flour tortilla)
Main Macros (per serving)
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Protein: 30 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Total Fat: 23 g
Healthiness Rating: B+ — High protein, balanced macros, and nutritious additions like beans and cottage cheese; moderate fat from beef and cheese.
Full Nutrition (per serving)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 470 kcal |
| Total Fat | 23 g |
| Saturated Fat | 10 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 75 mg |
| Sodium | 740 mg |
| Potassium | 520 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 35 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugars | 4 g |
| Added Sugars | 2 g |
| Sugar Alcohols | 0 g |
| Protein | 30 g |
| Vitamin A | 8% DV |
| Vitamin C | 6% DV |
| Calcium | 15% DV |
| Iron | 20% DV |
| Vitamin D | 2% DV |
Tagged #dinner, #meal-prep, #freezer, #protein.