Low Carb Classic Beef Burritos
Serve up the perfect guilt-free indulgence with these Low Carb Classic Beef Burritos, a flavorful twist on the beloved Mexican favorite. This recipe transforms the traditional beef burrito into a lighter, keto-friendly delight by using low-carb tortillas, keeping your carb count in check without sacrificing taste. Featuring seasoned ground beef simmered with aromatic spices like chili powder, cumin, and paprika, and enriched with fresh vegetables including onion, garlic, and bell pepper, these burritos boast hearty, satisfying flavors in every bite. Topped with melty shredded cheddar cheese, creamy sour cream, and fragrant chopped cilantro, they’re ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Ready in just 35 minutes and serving up to four, this quick and easy dish is perfect for anyone seeking a high-protein, low-carb comfort food that doesn’t compromise on richness or texture.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium bell pepper, diced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 0.25 cup water
- 4 low-carb tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.25 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook it until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks, about 5-7 minutes.
Once the beef is browned, drain any excess fat from the skillet.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook until the onion is softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the diced bell pepper and cook for another 2 minutes until they start to soften.
Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well to coat the meat and vegetables with the spices.
Mix in the tomato paste and water, then bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid reduces and the flavors combine.
Warm the low-carb tortillas either in the microwave or a dry skillet, about 10 seconds each side to make them pliable.
Lay out the tortillas and evenly divide the beef mixture among them. Top each with shredded cheddar cheese.
Roll each tortilla into a burrito by folding the sides in over the filling then rolling them up from the bottom.
Serve the burritos warm topped with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2120 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 149.1 g | 191% | |
| Saturated Fat | 73.9 g | 370% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 480 mg | 160% | |
| Sodium | 3614 mg | 157% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 105.5 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 49.9 g | 178% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.9 g | ||
| Protein | 125.7 g | 251% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1527 mg | 117% | |
| Iron | 16.0 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 2443 mg | 52% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
