EASY SKINNY SOUTHWESTERN GOULASH

This is a Weight Watchers Recipe I got back when I used to be a member.  I know some of you are probably thinking it will be bland but it really isn't.  It is actually quite good.  For the macaroni, you can use whole wheat if you desire. I left out the cilantro because my husband doesn't like it.

EASY SKINNY SOUTHWESTERN GOULASHServes: 6

INGREDIENTS

1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni (I used whole wheat)

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)

1 medium onion, chopped

1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

⅔ cup frozen corn (I used 1 cup)

1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce

1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies

½ teaspoon ground cumin (I used 1 teaspoon)

½ teaspoon pepper

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ cup minced fresh cilantro
INSTRUCTIONS

Cook macaroni according to package directions.

While the water is boiling and pasta is cooking, prepare the ground beef and vegetables. In a large skillet set over medium heat, cook the beef and onion, stirring and breaking up the meat into small crumbles, until meat is no longer pink, about 6 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, corn, tomato sauce, chilies, cumin, pepper and salt. Bring to a boil then lower the heat to a gentle simmer and continue to cook, uncovered, for 4-56minutes to allow flavors to blend.

Drain macaroni and add to the meat/vegetable mixture. Stir in the cilantro and heat through. Taste and adjust the seasonings, adding more salt, pepper, cumin, etc. to taste.

NUTRITIONAL ESTIMATES PER SERVING (1-1/3 CUPS):

224 calories, 6 g fat , 24 g carbs, 4 g fiber, 19 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 starch and *6 Weight Watchers Points Plus, 5 SmartPoints

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Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls

Do you love cabbage rolls but, like me, don't have the patience it takes to roll them?  Well, here is a solution to that problem!

Some of you may have never had cabbage rolls.  What are they you ask?   Cabbage rolls are a classic European dish of cabbage leaves wrapped around seasoned ground meat and baked. These rolls make for a hearty and delicious meal.

I used to go to Weight Watchers and I got this recipe from there.  It was a little bland so I added thyme, Italian seasoning and basil to give the flavor a kick in the teeth.

The best part is, it can be made in one skillet in about 20-30 minutes!

Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients:

1 1/2 to 2 pounds lean ground beef
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 small cabbage, chopped
2 cans (14.5 ounces each) low sodium diced tomatoes
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp basil

Directions:

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and onion and cook, stirring, until ground beef is no longer pink and onion is tender.
Add the garlic and continue cooking for 1 minute.
Add the chopped cabbage, tomatoes, tomato sauce, pepper, salt, thyme, Italian seasoning, and basil. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, or until cabbage is tender.
Yield: Serves 6 to 8.

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