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Beef & Bean Burritos

Easy Beef & Bean Burritos Recipe – Quick, Healthy Meal Prep


  • Author: Jake Lylia
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: High Protein

Description

Discover the ultimate Beef & Bean Burritos recipe that blends smoky smoked beef, protein‑rich black beans, fresh spinach, riced cauliflower, sweet corn and tangy salsa, all wrapped in a soft tortilla and topped with melted shredded cheese. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal‑prep, this low‑carb, high‑protein dish delivers bold flavor, satisfying texture, and effortless cooking in about 35 minutes. Ideal for families seeking a wholesome, tasty Mexican‑inspired meal.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb ground smoked beef
  • 1 can black beans
  • drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • chopped
  • 1 cup riced cauliflower
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 4 large tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 2 tbsp butter or oil for cooking

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Heat butter in a skillet, brown smoked beef.
  3. Add black beans, spinach, cauliflower rice, corn, and salsa; cook until heated.
  4. Spoon mixture onto tortillas, sprinkle cheese, roll tightly, place seam‑side down in a baking dish.
  5. Bake covered 10 minutes, uncover and bake 5‑7 minutes until cheese melts.
  6. Rest 2 minutes and serve.

Notes

  • For extra heat
  • add sliced beef pepperoni or a dash of chipotle. Use whole‑wheat tortillas for added fiber. Leftovers reheat well in microwave or oven. Nutrition is approximate.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 servings

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