The Keto Steak & Egg Burrito is a classic, protein-rich breakfast. This dish features cheese of your choice(melted), moist & well-tender steak, avocado(healthy & creamy) & your choice of toppings(optional). All these healthy items assembled to form a satisfying burrito using the keto tortillas. This nutritious burrito is just perfect for a quick breakfast/lunch as it tastes as good from the fridge as fresh. This Keto Steak & Egg Burrito is ideal as it is healthy, storage-friendly, quick, & a satisfying option.
Let’s follow the recipe to enjoy it!
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STATS:
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 25 minutes
- Serving size: 1 burrito
- Servings: 2
- Cuisine: American
- Course: Breakfast
- Diet: Keto, Low-Carb
EQUIPMENT:
- Non-stick skillet or cast iron pan
- Spatula
- Knife and cutting board
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups/spoons
INGREDIENTS:
- 6 oz. steak sirloin
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp. heavy cream
- Salt & pepper
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ avocado
- 2 low-carb tortillas
- 1 tbsp. butter or oil
- Optional toppings: hot sauce, salsa, sour cream, chopped cilantro
INGREDIENT NOTES:
OIL/BUTTER:
- Fats from butter/oil will make our recipe more ketogenic & healthy. We are using here the oil of avocado/butter(without salt).
STEAK:
- Always make thin slices for this recipe to ensure well & quick tenderness. You may use any of the ribeye, sirloin, or flank steak as per your choice/availability. Here, we’ll be using the sirloin steak.
TOPPINGS(OPTIONAL):
- To have a variety of flavors, you may use hot sauce/salsa/sour cream/or a combination of these three. Just be careful to check their carb content.
AVOCADO:
- It contains healthy fats & its paste provides the creamy texture. We suggest you use well-ripened avocados in this recipe
EGGS:
- Always use eggs that must be fresh, at room temperature, & large for this recipe. If you want the eggs(scrambled) rich & fluffy, go for a tbsp of cream(heavy).
TORTILLAS:
- Pick the tortillas that contain the lowest amount of carb content(less than five grams).
CHEESE:
- We are using cheddar cheese in the recipe. You may go for any cheese(mozzarella, cheddar, Monterey Jack, pepper jack, etc.) as per your preference.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTIONS:
INGREDIENTS PREP:
- Ignite the stove, keeping a normal to high flame.
- Place the skillet over the flame to heat.
- Include oil/butter(the one you are using) once your skillet is heated.
- Place the steak(slices) in that oil for two/three mins.
- Cook them till they start to brown on both sides.
- Sprinkle salt & powdered pepper.
- Once done, remove them from the flame.
- Keep the cooked steak to the side on your working bench.
- Now, grab a bowl.
- Include cream(heavy) & eggs in it.
- Whisk them well.
- Reduce the heat from high to normal.
- If the skillet needs to be greased, then do it.
- Transfer the egg mixture into that greased & heated skillet.
- Cook that mixture till it sets & dish it out separately.
- Now, heat your skillet & place the tortillas(keto) on it to warm them up.
ASSEMBLING:
- Now, starts layering by adding eggs, cheese, steak, & slices of avocado one by one.
- Place any extra topping if you want.
- Now fold it like a burrito in the proper way.
- Place the burritos back in the heated skillet with their open side down.
- Heat them till cheese melts & tortillas become crisp.
- Your Keto Steak & Egg Burrito is ready to serve!
TIPS:
- They are friendly to freeze & enjoy meal prep.
- You can make their spicy version as well by using chipotle mayo/jalapenos.
- If you are in a hurry, then use the leftover steak from the fridge stock.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Use foil to wrap the leftover burritos properly & place them in a container. This way you can enjoy them for upto three days in the fridge.
FREEZER:
- Wrap them as directed above. This will help you freeze them for thirty days.
REHEATING:
- If your burritos are in the fridge, then use a skillet/microwave to warm them up. If you want to enjoy the frozen burrito, then defrost it first in the fridge a night before or you can heat it up directly in the oven for twenty mins at 350 degrees F.
FAQs:
Will adding veggies work in this recipe?
- Sure, you may include the low-carb veggies of your choice. They will go well.
Do we have any other choice instead of steak?
- You may go for ground beef as it will cook more easily!
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING:
Calories: ~420 kcal
Total Carbs: 9g
Fiber: 3g
Net Carbs: 6g
Protein: 32g
Fat: 28g
Sodium: 550mg
Calcium: 180mg
Iron: 2.1mg
Vitamin A: 450 IU
Potassium: 480mg
Serving size: 1 burrito
