Beef Breakfast Burrito Recipe

Name: Beef Breakfast Burrito
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces ground beef 96% lean; 1 red bell pepper medium, chopped; 1 onion small, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons ancho chile powder ground; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 4 eggs beaten; 2 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro finely; 1/4 teaspoon salt optional; 1/3 cup shredded mexican cheese blend reduced-fat, or shredded Cheddar cheese; 4 spinach tortillas medium, 10-inch diameter, warmed; salsa; 1/2 cup reduced fat dairy sour cream; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro finely

Servings: persons

12 ounces ground beef 96% lean
1 red bell pepper medium, chopped
1 onion small, finely chopped
2 teaspoons ancho chile powder ground
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
4 eggs beaten
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro finely
1/4 teaspoon salt optional
1/3 cup shredded mexican cheese blend reduced-fat, or shredded Cheddar cheese
4 spinach tortillas medium, 10-inch diameter, warmed
salsa
1/2 cup reduced fat dairy sour cream
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro finely

1
Combine Lime-Cilantro Cream ingredients in small bowl, if desired. Set aside.
2
Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add Ground Beef with bell pepper, onion, chili powder and cumin; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into small crumbles and stirring occasionally. Remove from beef mixture from skillet; keep warm.
3
Combine eggs, water and 1 tablespoon cilantro in medium bowl. Spray same skillet with cooking spray. Pour into skillet; cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes or until scrambled, stirring occasionally. Season with salt, if desired. Stir in beef mixture and cheese; cook 1 minute or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
4
Spoon beef mixture evenly in a row across center of each tortilla, leaving 1-inch border on right and left sides. Fold right and left sides of tortilla over filling. Fold bottom edge up over filling and roll up; cut diagonally in half. Serve with Lime-Cilantro Cream and salsa, as desired.

501

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces ground beef 96% lean, 1 red bell pepper medium, chopped, 1 onion small, finely chopped, 2 teaspoons ancho chile powder ground, and more.

Yes, Beef Breakfast Burrito falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Beef Breakfast Burrito

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Variations & substitutions

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