Summary of "Meal Prep Burritos for the Freezer (Low Calorie High Protein)"
In this video, the creator shares a recipe for meal prep burritos that are low in calories and high in protein, perfect for freezing. Here are the key highlights and tips from the video:
Ingredients:
- Tortillas: 6 wheat Tortillas (28 cm or 11 inches in diameter, 200 calories each)
- Ground Beef: 900 grams (5% fat, 130 calories per 100 grams)
- Onions: 2 large yellow Onions (250 grams total)
- Tomato Sauce: 300 grams of sieved canned tomatoes
- Seasonings: 1 tablespoon of salt, 20-25 grams of black pepper, and a couple of teaspoons of oregano
- Cream Cheese: 4 wedges of Laughing Cow cheese (40 calories each)
- Shredded Mozzarella: 120 grams (or another low moisture cheese like Gouda)
Cooking Instructions:
- Prepare Ingredients: Dice Onions and mix Tomato Sauce with seasonings.
- Cook Beef: In a large pan, sauté Ground Beef with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder for 4-5 minutes until browned.
- Add Onions: Stir in diced Onions and cook for another 5-6 minutes until translucent.
- Mix in Sauce: Add the Tomato Sauce and cook for an additional minute.
- Incorporate Cheese: Stir in the Cream Cheese wedges until melted, followed by the Shredded Mozzarella.
- Cool Mixture: Transfer to a plate and refrigerate for about 20 minutes to prevent soggy Tortillas.
Assembling Burritos:
- Weigh the meat mixture and divide it evenly (225 grams per tortilla).
- Spread the meat in the lower third of the tortilla, fold the sides in, and roll tightly.
- Wrap each burrito in aluminum foil.
Freezing and Reheating:
- Place wrapped burritos in a freezer ziplock bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
- To defrost, microwave on defrost setting for 7-8 minutes, then on medium for 3-4 minutes, checking temperature.
Nutritional Information:
Each burrito contains approximately 513 calories, 42 grams of carbs, 15 grams of fat, and 46 grams of protein.
Notable Locations and Products:
- Products: Laughing Cow cheese, Shredded Mozzarella.
- Cooking Equipment: Large frying pan, aluminum foil, and scale for measuring.
This recipe is a convenient way to prepare delicious, protein-packed burritos that can be enjoyed later.
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