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High Protein Grilled Cheese Breakfast Burritos

These high protein grilled cheese breakfast burritos are a low carb, meal prep–friendly breakfast packed with over 60g of protein, crispy cheesy edges, and bold savory flavor that reheats perfectly all week.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 10 Burritos
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 576
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ kg extra lean beef mince
  • 1 brown onion, diced
  • 4 Cloves Garlic, Diced
  • 100 ml Worcestershire sauce
  • 350g tomato paste or marinara
  • 14 eggs
  • 200 g egg whites
  • 25 g light butter
  • 10 large low carb tortillas
  • Low fat grated cheese
  • Chives
  • Sriracha mayonnaise (optional)
  • Salt
  • onion powder
  • garlic powder
  • sage
  • thyme
  • smoked paprika

Method
 

  1. Cook onion and beef.
  2. Add seasonings, garlic, Worcestershire, and tomato paste.
  3. Scramble eggs gently with butter.
  4. Fill tortillas starting with egg base, then meat on top .
  5. Roll the burritos tightly, sprinkle some cheese on the pan and grill in cheese until golden.

Notes

Cool fully before freezing. Reheat using microwave and air fryer or oven for best texture.
Nutrition (Per Burrito):
Calories: 576
Carbs: 17.8 g
Fiber: varies by tortilla
Protein: 61.6 g
Fat: 24.5 g
Net Carbs: depends on tortilla brand