# High Protein Grilled Cheese Burritos

These high-protein grilled cheese burritos have over 60 grams of protein each, making them a healthier alternative to fast-food versions and perfect for meal prep.

- Servings: 6 servings
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 0.5 unit diced white onion
- 900 g extra lean beef mince / ground beef
- 4 unit minced garlic cloves
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 0.5 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp onion & garlic powder
- 1.5 tsp oregano
- 400 g canned diced / chopped tomatoes
- 100 g light / low fat cheddar cheese
- 250 ml chicken broth
- coriander / cilantro
- 600 g cooked minute rice (Spanish, white, or your choice)
- 6 unit tortillas
- 1 Tbsp nacho cheese sauce
- 20 g light grated mozzarella

## Instructions

1. Start by cooking up some diced onions in a pan.
2. Add extra lean beef mince to the pan and cook it.
3. Add minced garlic cloves to the beef.
4. Add chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, black pepper, onion and garlic powder, and oregano to the pan.
5. Add crushed tomatoes to the mixture.
6. Add light grated cheddar cheese.
7. Pour in chicken broth, just enough to cover the mince.
8. Mix everything together on a lower heat until well combined.
9. Add cilantro to the mixture.
10. Add Spanish-style minute rice (or your choice of rice).
11. Mix and place a lid on top, cooking for approximately 15-20 minutes on low heat.
12. Mix every few minutes during the cooking process.
13. Grab six warm tortillas.
14. Evenly distribute 1/6th of the burrito filling across each tortilla.
15. Add 1 tablespoon of nacho cheese sauce and some cilantro to each tortilla.
16. Roll the tortillas tightly.
17. Place some light mozzarella cheese on a pan.
18. Place a rolled burrito on top of the cheese to seal it.
19. Cook on low heat for 2-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
20. Repeat the process for the other five burritos.

## Equipment

- pan
- wooden spoon

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJJxwHLOOjy/?img_index=1
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/86b065ed-faf5-426f-b56c-9a6167d8ea9b
- Extracted: 2025-10-31

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