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High Protein Breakfast Burritos

  • Author: Sally Thompson
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: American / Tex-Mex

Description

A satisfying and protein-packed breakfast option made with scrambled eggs, seasoned ground beef, black beans, sautéed vegetables, and cheese, all wrapped in a soft flour tortilla. Perfect for meal prep or a quick, hearty morning meal, these High Protein Breakfast Burritos deliver flavor, nutrition, and convenience in every bite.


Ingredients

Scale

1 lb ground beef

6 large eggs

1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed

1 bell pepper, diced

½ onion, diced

1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)

4 large flour tortillas

1 tbsp olive oil

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Chili powder, to taste

Hot sauce (optional)

Cilantro (optional), for garnish


Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart. Season with salt, pepper, and chili powder. Cook until browned, about 6–8 minutes. Drain and set aside.

2. In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion and bell pepper for 3–4 minutes until soft. Set aside.

3. Crack eggs into a bowl, beat well, and season with salt and pepper. Scramble in the skillet over low-medium heat until soft and fluffy. Remove from heat.

4. Warm the tortillas in a microwave or tortilla warmer for 15–20 seconds to make them more pliable.

5. Assemble each tortilla: layer shredded cheese, scrambled eggs, ground beef, black beans, and sautéed veggies. Add hot sauce or cilantro if desired.

6. Fold the sides in and roll tightly from the bottom up.

7. Optional: Toast each burrito seam-side down in a skillet for 1–2 minutes per side until golden and sealed.


Notes

– Customize with turkey, tofu, or plant-based meat for variation.

– Great for freezing and meal prepping; store up to 3 months.

– Use whole wheat tortillas or add greens like spinach for extra fiber.

– Cool ingredients before wrapping to avoid soggy burritos.

– Reheat in microwave wrapped in damp paper towel or toast in skillet for a crispy finish.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 burrito
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 26g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 280mg

Keywords: high protein, breakfast burrito, meal prep, freezer-friendly