High Protein Meal Prep for Breakfast
High Protein Meal Prep for Breakfast is a medium Mexican‑American recipe that serves 10. 550 calories per serving. Recipe by Fitness Goals on YouTube.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 40 min | Total: 1 hr 10 min
Cost: $11.55 total, $1.16 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 medium Potatoes (peeled and diced into ½‑inch cubes)
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil (extra‑virgin)
- 2 tsp Seasoning Blend (mix of salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder)
- 1 medium Onion (diced)
- 1 lb Extra Lean Ground Beef (90 % lean)
- 2 tbsp Tomato Paste (canned)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 6 large Eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup Cottage Cheese (low‑fat, blended smooth)
- 2 tbsp Sriracha Mayo (mix equal parts sriracha and mayo)
- 2 tbsp Chives (chopped fresh)
- 10 Large Flour Tortillas (10‑inch, warmed before filling)
Instructions
Dice Potatoes
Peel the potatoes and cut them into uniform ½‑inch cubes.
Time: PT5M
Season Potatoes
In a bowl, toss the diced potatoes with olive oil and the seasoning blend until evenly coated.
Time: PT2M
Crisp Potatoes
Air‑fry at 400°F (or bake at 425°F) for about 20 minutes, shaking the basket or turning the sheet halfway through.
Time: PT20M
Temperature: 400°F
Sauté Onions
Heat a skillet over medium heat, add the diced onion and cook until it turns translucent, about 5 minutes.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: medium
Brown Ground Beef
Add the extra‑lean ground beef to the onions, sprinkle with the same seasoning blend, and cook, breaking it up, until fully browned, about 5 minutes.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: medium‑high
Add Tomato Paste & Garlic
Stir in the tomato paste and minced garlic, cooking for another 2 minutes until fragrant and the paste darkens slightly.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: medium
Prepare Egg‑Cottage Cheese Mix
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and blended cottage cheese until smooth.
Time: PT3M
Cook Egg Scramble
Pour the egg mixture into a clean skillet over low‑medium heat. Stir gently every minute until the curds are soft and fluffy, about 7 minutes.
Time: PT7M
Temperature: low‑medium
Warm Tortillas
Wrap the tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds, or briefly heat each side in a skillet for 30 seconds.
Time: PT2M
Assemble Burritos
Lay a tortilla flat, layer with a scoop of potatoes, then beef mixture, then egg‑cottage cheese scramble. Drizzle sriracha mayo, sprinkle chives, roll tightly, and toast the seam side down in the skillet for 1‑2 minutes.
Time: PT10M
Temperature: medium
Cool & Store
Allow the burritos to cool for a few minutes, then place them in a freezer‑safe bag or container. Freeze for up to 2 months.
Time: PT5M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 550
- Protein
- 55 g
- Carbohydrates
- 45 g
- Fat
- 20 g
- Fiber
- 5 g
Dietary info: High‑protein, Contains gluten, Contains dairy
Allergens: Eggs, Dairy (cottage cheese, mayo), Wheat (tortilla)
Last updated: April 19, 2026






