Weight Watchers Taco Soup

Weight Watchers Taco Soup

1 pound lean ground beef (at least 93% lean)

1 cup chopped onion (1 medium-size onion)

1 can (14 to 15 ounces) Mexican-style diced tomatoes, undrained

1 can (10 ounces) tomatoes with chiles, undrained

2 cans (14 to 15 ounces each) beans (kidney, pinto, black or chili), rinsed and drained

1 can (11 to 15 ounces) corn, undrained

2 cups water

1 package (1.25 ounces) reduced sodium taco seasoning

1 package (1 ounce) ranch dressing mix

 

Ideal slow cooker size: 4-Quart

Spray a skillet with cooking spray and place it over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and break it up with a wooden spoon, stirring for about 1 minute. Stir in the onion and continue to cook, stirring often, until the ground beef is brown all over and the onion is soft, about 4 to 5 minutes. Drain the excess fat.

Transfer the browned beef and onions to the slow cooker (or a soup pot). Add the tomatoes, beans, corn, water, taco seasoning, and ranch dressing mix. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours (or simmer over low heat on the stove for 30 minutes to 1 hour.)

Serve with optional garnishes as desired.

Cook's Notes

Nutritional Estimates Per Serving (1-1/3 cups w/o garnishes): 239 calories, 9.2 g fat, 22.9 g carbs, 5.9 g fiber, 16.2 g protein, *6 WW Points Plus (From: http://simple-nourished-living.com/2014/03/weight-watchers-taco-soup-slow-cooker-stove-top/ )

Weight Watchers Taco Soup--6 points each serving--MY REVIEW: This soup was awesome! I served it over rice which added points but my husband loves it this way! It is filling and flavorful and really warms your insides! Definitely going to make this again!

 

 

Bishop's Stew

Bishop's Stew

20oz can diced tomatoes
1½ tsp salt
3T tapioca
3T sugar
1½ tsp red wine vinegar
2 stalks celery, diced
4 carrots, sliced
1 onion, diced
2 potatoes, cubed
1 lb stewing beef, trimmed of fat & dice into small pieces

Mix all in a 9"x13" casserole dish.  Cover with foil.  Bake at 250° for 5 hours. 

6 Servings 4 points or 8 Servings at 3 points.

I made this with chicken thighs (my husband has trouble digesting beef) at 350° for 2 hours.  I added some yellow squash, diced.  The chicken was so tender it fell apart.  It has a slightly pleasant sweet taste.  My husband loved is as did I.  You could cook rice and serve it over rice which would be more points.  I will make it in the crock pot next time and there will be a next time.  You could add lots of different zero point veggies too.

 

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Apple-Pear Crumble

Apple-Pear Crumble
1/2 of recipe (about 1 cup): 188 calories, 3.5g fat, 48mg sodium, 39g carbs, 5.5g fiber, 21g sugars, 2g protein -- PointsPlus® value 5*

Dessert in a foil pack? For realsies!

Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes

Ingredients:
1 cup chopped pear
1 cup chopped apple
1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch
1 1/2 tbsp. brown sugar (not packed), or HG Alternative
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 cup old-fashioned oats
1 tbsp. whole-wheat flour
1 tbsp. light whipped butter or light buttery spread (like Brummel & Brown)

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lay a large piece of heavy-duty foil on a baking sheet and spray with nonstick spray.

In a medium bowl, mix pear with apple. Add cornstarch, 1 tbsp. brown sugar, and 1/8 tsp. cinnamon. Stir until evenly coated.

In another medium bowl, combine oats, flour, remaining 1/2 tbsp. brown sugar, and remaining 1/8 tsp. cinnamon. Add butter, and stir until well mixed and crumbly.

Distribute fruit mixture onto the center of the foil. Evenly top with oat mixture.

Place another large piece of foil over the fruit. Fold together and seal all four edges of the two foil pieces, forming a well-sealed packet.

Bake for 20 minutes, or until topping has lightly browned and fruit has softened.

Cut packet to release steam before opening entirely.

MAKES 2 SERVINGS

HG Alternative: If you like, use Truvia Brown Sugar Blend in place of the brown sugar. Just use half the amount: 1/2 tbsp. in the fruit mixture and 3/4 tsp. in the oats mixture. Then each serving will have 174 calories, 37g carbs, and 17g sugars (PointsPlus® value 5*).

I made this tonight.  It is from Hungry Girl.  It was pretty good, not overly sweet.  I will make this again.