Low Fat Meatlovers Burrito
Savor the robust flavors of the "Low Fat Meatlovers Burrito," a lighter twist on a classic favorite designed to satisfy your carnivorous cravings without the guilt. Packed with lean ground turkey and beef, tender black beans, and a medley of vibrant vegetables like red onion and bell pepper, this high-protein burrito delivers bold, smoky spices of cumin and chili powder for irresistible depth. Wrapped in wholesome whole wheat tortillas and topped with creamy avocado, low-fat cheddar cheese, and fresh cilantro, each bite is a fiesta of flavor. Ready in just 40 minutes, this healthy burrito is perfect for busy weeknight dinners or meal prep goals. Serve with salsa for the ultimate customizable, crowd-pleasing dish. Keywords: Low Fat Burrito, Meat Lovers Burrito, Healthy Mexican Recipes, Lean Protein Meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 8-inch whole wheat tortilla
- 0.5 pound lean ground turkey
- 0.5 pound lean ground beef
- 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 15-ounce can canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 0.25 cup water
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.75 cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 medium avocado, sliced
- 0.5 cup salsa
Instructions
In a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, brown the lean ground turkey and beef together, breaking up any large chunks with a wooden spoon, until cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
Drain any excess fat from the skillet and return to the stovetop.
Add the chopped red onion, minced garlic, and diced red bell pepper to the meat mixture. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the black beans, tomato paste, and water, mixing well to combine.
Season the mixture with cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
Reduce heat to low and simmer the mixture for another 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Warm the whole wheat tortillas in a separate skillet or microwave according to the package instructions, just until pliable.
To assemble the burritos, lay one tortilla on a flat surface. Place about 1/4 of the meat and vegetable mixture onto the center of the tortilla.
Sprinkle with a portion of the low-fat shredded cheddar cheese, and add a few slices of avocado on top.
Garnish with fresh cilantro, then carefully fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll it up to form a burrito.
Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling.
Serve the burritos with salsa on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2525 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.6 g | 117% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.4 g | 162% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 332 mg | 111% | |
| Sodium | 6045 mg | 263% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 246.1 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 72.3 g | 258% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.9 g | ||
| Protein | 180.0 g | 360% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1612 mg | 124% | |
| Iron | 29.1 mg | 162% | |
| Potassium | 4286 mg | 91% | |
*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.
