High Protein Cheesy Beef & Salsa Verde Burrito Meal Prep

These High Protein Cheesy Beef & Salsa Verde Burritos are perfect for meal prep—packed with flavor, macros, and freezer-friendly convenience. Each burrito is stuffed with lean ground beef, fajita spices, salsa verde, Greek yogurt, and melted cheese, all wrapped in a low-calorie tortilla. With 34g of protein and only 320 calories per burrito, it’s the kind of meal that feels indulgent while supporting your goals. The creamy salsa verde dipping sauce adds extra tang and spice to every bite. Prep them in batches, freeze, and reheat for a delicious and filling grab-and-go option all week long.

Author: Hunt4Shredz

Category: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 8 burritos

Calories: 608 kcal per serving

Ingredients

½ - white onion
2 pound - lean ground beef
1 packet - fajita seasoning
¼ cup - salsa verde
¼ cup - low-sodium beef broth
¼ cup - non-fat Greek yogurt
8 - low-calorie tortillas
1 cup - low-fat Mexican blend cheese
⅛ - Pickled onions
⅛ - For the Creamy Salsa Verde Dipping Sauce
½ cup - non-fat Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon - light mayonnaise
¼ cup - salsa verde
1 teaspoon - lime juice
1 teaspoon - garlic powder
½ teaspoon - cumin
⅛ Pinch - salt

Instructions

In a large skillet, sauté chopped white onion until softened.
Add ground beef and cook until browned, then drain excess fat if needed.
Stir in fajita seasoning, salsa verde, beef broth, and Greek yogurt. Simmer until well combined and slightly thickened.
Warm tortillas, then evenly distribute the beef mixture across all 8 tortillas.
Top each with shredded cheese and pickled onions (optional), then roll tightly into burritos.
In a small bowl, mix together all dipping sauce ingredients until smooth.
Serve burritos warm with dipping sauce, or wrap in foil and store for meal prep. These freeze and reheat well!