Greek yogurt replaces sour cream in these burritos, adding 15g more protein while cutting 80% of the fat.
High Protein Burritos
Savor the goodness of these protein-packed burritos that are not only a breeze to whip up but also ideal for your weekly meal prep! Stuffed with flavorful seasoned chicken, black beans, and vibrant veggies, these wraps are a tasty way to fuel your day. Get ready to roll up some deliciousness that keeps you satisfied and energized!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
8
people
Level
beginner
The Story
This isn't your abuela's burrito—it's what happens when California's 1980s fitness craze crashed headfirst into Tijuana's street food scene, creating a protein-pumped Frankenstein that swaps traditional lard-laden refried beans for Greek yogurt and cream cheese, turning Mexico's most beloved handheld into something that wouldn't look out of place in a Beverly Hills CrossFit gym.
Regional Twist
In Sonora's Hermosillo region, they ditch the Greek yogurt sauce entirely and fold chipotle-spiked tomato paste directly into the beef mixture with fresh cilantro and white onion.
📝 Ingredients
Shopping List
- 2 lbs (907 g) lean ground beef (96/4)
- 1 cup (118 ml) non-fat greek yogurt
- 1 cup (59 ml) reduced-fat cream cheese
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup (59 ml) tomato paste
- 8 pieces wellness wraps
Pantry Items
Amounts also listed in instructions below
- garlic powder (to taste)
- light mayonnaise (to taste)
- lime juice (to taste)
- 1 cup (118 ml) low-sodium beef broth
- salt (to taste)
- smoked paprika (to taste)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Chop a white onion and cook it in a pan.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the lean ground beef, taco seasoning, tomato paste, reduced-fat cream cheese, and low-sodium beef broth. Mix well and let it cook.
- 3
In another bowl, prepare the sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, lime juice, smoked paprika, garlic powder, a pinch of salt, and a little water to adjust the consistency.
- 4
Take the wellness wraps and evenly distribute the beef filling among them.
- 5
Wrap the burritos tightly and drizzle the sauce over the top before serving.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Brown the ground beef at 400°F+ without stirring for 3-4 minutes to develop Maillard reaction compounds, then break apart - this creates deeper flavor than constant stirring.technique400°F+ for 3-4 minutes
- ✓Bloom the taco seasoning spices in the rendered beef fat for 30-60 seconds before adding liquids to activate fat-soluble flavor compounds and prevent raw spice taste.timing30-60 seconds
- ✓Add tomato paste after browning meat and cook for 2 minutes until it darkens slightly - this caramelizes natural sugars and concentrates umami by 40%.technique2 minutes
- ✓Temper the cream cheese to room temperature and add it gradually while stirring to prevent breaking - cold dairy added to hot meat creates grainy texture due to protein coagulation.ingredient
- ✓Reduce the beef mixture until moisture content drops to 15-20% (mixture holds together when pressed) to prevent soggy wraps that tear during rolling.technique15-20% moisture
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
8
people
Level
beginner
Share this recipe
Greek yogurt replaces sour cream in these burritos, adding 15g more protein while cutting 80% of the fat.
High Protein Burritos
Savor the goodness of these protein-packed burritos that are not only a breeze to whip up but also ideal for your weekly meal prep! Stuffed with flavorful seasoned chicken, black beans, and vibrant veggies, these wraps are a tasty way to fuel your day. Get ready to roll up some deliciousness that keeps you satisfied and energized!
The Story
This isn't your abuela's burrito—it's what happens when California's 1980s fitness craze crashed headfirst into Tijuana's street food scene, creating a protein-pumped Frankenstein that swaps traditional lard-laden refried beans for Greek yogurt and cream cheese, turning Mexico's most beloved handheld into something that wouldn't look out of place in a Beverly Hills CrossFit gym.
Regional Twist
In Sonora's Hermosillo region, they ditch the Greek yogurt sauce entirely and fold chipotle-spiked tomato paste directly into the beef mixture with fresh cilantro and white onion.
📝 Ingredients
Shopping List
- 2 lbs (907 g) lean ground beef (96/4)
- 1 cup (118 ml) non-fat greek yogurt
- 1 cup (59 ml) reduced-fat cream cheese
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup (59 ml) tomato paste
- 8 pieces wellness wraps
Pantry Items
Amounts also listed in instructions below
- garlic powder (to taste)
- light mayonnaise (to taste)
- lime juice (to taste)
- 1 cup (118 ml) low-sodium beef broth
- salt (to taste)
- smoked paprika (to taste)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Chop a white onion and cook it in a pan.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the lean ground beef, taco seasoning, tomato paste, reduced-fat cream cheese, and low-sodium beef broth. Mix well and let it cook.
- 3
In another bowl, prepare the sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, lime juice, smoked paprika, garlic powder, a pinch of salt, and a little water to adjust the consistency.
- 4
Take the wellness wraps and evenly distribute the beef filling among them.
- 5
Wrap the burritos tightly and drizzle the sauce over the top before serving.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Brown the ground beef at 400°F+ without stirring for 3-4 minutes to develop Maillard reaction compounds, then break apart - this creates deeper flavor than constant stirring.technique400°F+ for 3-4 minutes
- ✓Bloom the taco seasoning spices in the rendered beef fat for 30-60 seconds before adding liquids to activate fat-soluble flavor compounds and prevent raw spice taste.timing30-60 seconds
- ✓Add tomato paste after browning meat and cook for 2 minutes until it darkens slightly - this caramelizes natural sugars and concentrates umami by 40%.technique2 minutes
- ✓Temper the cream cheese to room temperature and add it gradually while stirring to prevent breaking - cold dairy added to hot meat creates grainy texture due to protein coagulation.ingredient
- ✓Reduce the beef mixture until moisture content drops to 15-20% (mixture holds together when pressed) to prevent soggy wraps that tear during rolling.technique15-20% moisture