Description
Start your day strong with this hearty and flavorful Best High-Protein Breakfast Burrito—a delicious, satisfying way to fuel your morning with over 30 grams of protein per serving. This easy recipe combines savory ground beef, black beans, fluffy eggs, and melted cheese all wrapped in a crispy golden tortilla. Perfect for a quick breakfast, meal prep, or even a grab-and-go lunch. Whether you’re hunting for breakfast ideas, healthy snacks, or easy dinner solutions, this burrito delivers on all fronts with bold taste and serious staying power.
Ingredients
1 large tortilla
4 oz ground beef (90% lean)
1/3 cup black beans
2 large eggs
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tbsp chopped onion
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp olive oil or butter
Instructions
1. In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté chopped onions until translucent.
2. Add ground beef, season with garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned.
3. Stir in black beans and heat through, mashing slightly if desired. Remove from heat.
4. In a separate pan, scramble the eggs with a bit of butter or oil until just set.
5. Lay the tortilla flat and layer eggs, beef-bean mixture, cheese, and cilantro.
6. Fold in the sides and roll up the tortilla tightly.
7. Toast burrito in a skillet, seam side down, until golden on both sides.
8. Serve warm or wrap for storage.
Notes
Let the burrito cool before storing to avoid sogginess.
Use room temperature tortillas for easier rolling.
You can freeze the burrito for up to 2 months and reheat in the oven for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 230mg
Keywords: quick breakfast, high protein breakfast, easy breakfast burrito, healthy breakfast, freezer meal