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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