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Steak Burrito Recipe – 8 Points +

LaaLoosh — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 23:10:11 +0000

Looking for a quick and easy low calorie dinner for two? Try this DELICIOUS Steak Burrito Recipe, and enjoy it without feeling any guilt. Each burrito has just 8 Points +, which is pretty good, considering most traditional Mexican burrito recipes are about 30-something Points+ and super high in fat and calories. And this slimmed down version comes with all the bells and whistles too – sour cream, guacamole, steak, beans and rice. It’s LOADED with fiber and protein, and lower in carbohydrates and fat. If you are feeling the need for a steak burrito, but don’t want to go overboard on your Points +, give this low Points recipe a try! Though it’s not an official one of Weight Watchers Mexican Food Recipes, it’ll help any dieter feel satisfied, while still staying on track to reach their weight loss goals.

Steak Burrito Recipe

This healthier version of a Mexican Burrito Recipe, still has all the fixin’s, but a lot less fat and calories. It’s very filling and is a great way to satisfy your craving for Mexican food without going off track of your daily Weight Watchers Points Plus Allowance.

Ingredients

2 La Tortilla Factory Smart & Delicious 100 Calorie Tortillas
6 ounces strip steak, trimmed and thinly sliced
3/4 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
2 tbsp instant brown rice
1/4 cup prepared fresh salsa
1/4 cup water
Juice from 1 lime, freshly squeezed
1/2 tsp Kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 tbsp prepared guacamole
1/4 cup red onions, thinly sliced
2 tbsp coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp reduced fat sour cream

Instructions

Combine salsa and water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir in rice, reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 5 minutes.
Stir in beans, return to a simmer and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes more.
Meanwhile, sprinkle steak with salt & pepper. Spray a medium skillet with non-fat cooking spray and set over medium-high heat. Add steak and onions, and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes.
To assemble, divide the steak & onions among the tortillas and squeeze ½ of the lime over each. Then top with equal amounts of sour cream, guacamole, cilantro and the rice mixture. Roll each tortilla up into a burrito.

Preparation time: 10 minute(s)

Cooking time: 20 minute(s)

Diet tags: Low calorie, Reduced carbohydrate, High protein

Number of servings (yield): 2

Culinary tradition: Mexican

Entire recipe makes 2 servings
Serving size is 1 burrito
Each serving = 8 Points +

PER SERVING: 364 calories; 11g fat ; 28 g carbohydrates; 36 g protein; 10 g fiber

Filet Mignon Recipe with Caramelized Onions and Gorgonzola – 7 Points +

LaaLoosh — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 21:28:32 +0000

Serve Dad this juicy, flavorful, Filet Mignon with Gorgonzola and Caramelized Onions for his Father’s Day Dinner this Sunday, and it’s sure to be a hit! With just 7 Points + per serving, this easy steak recipe is the perfect dish for the manly, meat-loving man, but yet also an ideal dish for a Weight Watcher. The flavors are fantastic and rich, and it tastes nothing like a low calorie steak recipe. Though it’s not an official one of Weight Watchers Steak Recipes, this tasty meal is oh so yummy, and tastes every bit as fabulous as a Filet Mignon should. Pair it with some grilled asparagus, my Ranch Roasted Red Potatoes, or my 0 Points + Tomato Cumin Salad. So if you are looking for a good Father’s day Recipe idea that will thrill Dad, but still keep you on track with your daily Points Plus allowance, give this dish a try!

Filet Mignon Recipe with Caramelized Onions and Gorgonzola

A fabulous idea for a low calorie Father’s Day Dinner, this delicious Filet Mignon Recipe with Caramelized Onions and Gorgonzola cheese is to die for. Juicy and flavorful, it’shard to believe that each serving is just 7 Points +. Treat Dad (and yourself!) this Sunday to a gourmet low calorie dinner that will satsify everyone and still keep you from going overboard with your Weight Watchers Points Plus Allowance.

Ingredients

1 lb filet Mignon, (about 1-1 1/4 inches thick), trimmed and cut into 4 steaks
2 large onions, sliced
1/2 cup fat free beef broth
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp light butter (I used Brummel & Brown)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup Gorgonzola or blue cheese, crumbled

Instructions

Heat 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and brown sugar and cook, stirring often, until the onions are very tender and golden brown, about 15 minutes.
Add broth, vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, until the liquid has almost evaporated, 3 to 4 minutes more. Transfer the onions to a bowl; cover to keep warm. Clean and dry the pan.
Sprinkle the remaining salt and the pepper on both sides of each steak.
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in the pan over medium-high heat. Add the steaks and cook until browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
Turn them over and top with cheese. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook until the cheese is melted and the steaks are cooked to desired doneness, 3 to 5 minutes for medium-rare.
Serve the steaks with the caramelized onions.

Preparation time: 10 minute(s)

Cooking time: 30 minute(s)

Diet tags: High protein

Number of servings (yield): 4

Culinary tradition: USA (Traditional)

Entire recipe makes 4 servings
Serving size is 1 steak
Each serving = 7 Points +

PER SERVING: 280 calories; 12g fat; 11 g carbohydrates; 36g protein; 2 g fiber

Country Fried Steak and Gravy Recipe – 6 Points +

LaaLoosh — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 22:43:01 +0000

photo credit: last fm

This classic southern comfort food recipe is often a popular dish for breakfast lunch or dinner. But the traditional form can pack a whopping 15-22 Points Plus per serving…YIKES! But just because you are watching your weight doesn’t mean you have to give up on Country Fried Steak Recipes. Just try this slimmed down version, adapted from Paula Dean’s Country Fried Steak and Gravy Recipe, and you’ll save yourself a whole lot of extra fat and calories. With just 6 Points + per serving, you can enjoy this southern food favorite and feel not an ounce of guilt. Guess this means I better come up with a good, low Points + Biscuit Recipe now?

Country Fried Steak and Gravy Recipe

Ingredients:
- 1 lb lean cube steak, trimmed of excess fat and cut into 4 portions
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup whole-wheat flour
- 1/4 Fiber One cereal, processed very fine, to breadcrumb consistency
- 1 ¼ cups fat free beef broth
- 1/4 cup reduced fat buttermilk
- 1 tbsp water
- 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
-1/4 cup cornstarch, plus 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
Place all-purpose flour on a large plate. Place egg whites in a shallow dish. Whisk Fiber One breadcrumbs, whole-wheat flour, the 1/4 cup cornstarch, garlic and paprika in another shallow dish. Season both sides of steak with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Dredge the steak in the flour, shaking off excess; dip in the egg whites, then dredge in the Fiber One/flour mixture.
Spray a large nonstick skillet with nonfat cooking spray, and heat over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and add 2 pieces of the steak; cook until browned on both sides, turning once, 3 to 5 minutes total. Transfer the steak to the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining pieces of steak. Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake until cooked through, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, add broth to the pan and boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until reduced to about 1 cup, approx 3 to 5 minutes. Whisk water and the remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch until smooth. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the left over Fiber One/flour mixture. Return to the heat and cook, stirring, until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in buttermilk; season with the remaining salt and pepper. Serve the steak topped with the gravy.

Entire recipe makes 4 servings
Serving size is 1 steak with 1/4 of the gravy
Each serving = 6 Points +

PER SERVING: 288 calories; 8 g fat; 14 g carbohydrates; 33 g protein; 3 g fiber

Steak Fajitas Recipe – 6 Points +

LaaLoosh — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 21:51:56 +0000

If you’ve got a craving for steak, why not try this delicious Steak and Peppers Fajitas Recipe?! Each fajita is loaded with meat, veggies and FLAVOR, and has just 6 Points + each. Not bad when you see how big these babies are! Certainly a lighter, and much healthier version that any traditional fajita recipe you might eat your favorite Mexican restaurant. These are fresh, light, and really easy to make. Made with lean steak and lots of fresh vegetables, you really get a great meal for 7 Points +. Try serving it with a side of black beans and some arugula salad for a complete, low calorie meal. It makes for a great, healthy dinner recipe that the whole family will enjoy!

Steak Fajitas Recipe

Ingredients:
- 16 oz raw lean flank steak, trimmed
- 4 La Tortilla Factory Whole Wheat Flour Tortillas
- 1/4 cup and 1 tbsp fresh squeezed lime juice (divided)
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 large red bell peppers seeded and cut into strips
- 1 large green pepper(s), seeded and cut into strips
- 1 large red onion, sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 medium sized tomatillos, finely chopped
- 2 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped

Directions:
Combine the lime juice, oil, garlic, black pepper, and 1?2 teaspoon of the salt in a ziplock plastic bag; add the beef. Squeeze out the air and seal the bag; turn to coat the beef. Refrigerate, turning the bag occasionally, at least 2 hours or up to 4 hours.
Spray a nonstick ridged grill pan with nonstick spray and place over stove top on medium high heat. This can also be prepared over a regular grill as well.
Put the peppers and onion in a bowl. Lightly spray them with nonstick spray and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt; toss to coat. Grill the vegetables over medium heat, turning frequently, until tender, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and toss with jalapeños, cilantro and 1 tbsp lime juice; keep warm.
Remove the flank steak from the plastic bag; discard marinade. Place the steak on the grill pan, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer, inserted in the center of the steak, registers 145°F for medium-rare, about 12 minutes. Transfer the meat to a plate; keep warm. Brown the tortillas until browned in spots, about 1 minute on each side.
Thinly slice the flank steak on the diagonal. Fill each tortilla with 3 to 4 slices of the flank steak, about 1 cup of the vegetables and ¼ of the chopped tomatillos.

Entire recipe makes 4 servings
Serving size is 1 fajita with toppings
Each serving = 6 Points +

Grilled Flank Steak Recipe, with Asparagus and Onions – 4 Point Total

LaaLoosh — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 15:07:59 +0000

Since temperatures have been pretty high this past week, I convinced my husband to break out the grill for one last summer grilling recipe. This light and lean Grilled Flank Steak with Asparagus and Onions was a HUGE success!! I love steak, but being a Weight Watchers member, I usually avoid this dish. So I was thrilled when I came across this flank steak recipe. It’s SO flavorful, and the asparagus and onions help to bulk up the serving, so it’s actually quite satisfying. And with just a 4 Point Total per serving, this is a fabulous weight watchers steak recipe. Get those grills back out, folks!

Grilled Flank Steak Recipe, with Asparagus and Onions

Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 pound raw lean flank steak
- 1 large red onion, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
- 1 bunch of fresh asparagus spears
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 tsp fresh oregano, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tsp Kosher salt divided

Directions:
In a shallow glass dish (or sealable food storage bag), mix vinegar, oil, oregano, garlic and pepper. Add steak; turn to coat, making sure steak is coated with vinegar mixture. Cover dish (or seal bag); marinate in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Heat outdoor grill.
Remove steak from marinade; discard marinade. Sprinkle steak with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Coat onions and asparagus with non stick cooking spray; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Grill steak, turning once, until medium rare, about 15 minutes, or longer for desired degree of doneness. Let steak rest for 10 minutes.
While steak is resting, grill onions and asparagus spears, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and tender, about 7 to 9 minutes.
To serve, thinly slice steak against the grain and place on a serving platter; scatter onions over top.

Entire recipe makes 6 servings
Serving size is 3 ½ oz of steak, 4-5 asparagus spears and 1/3 cup onions
Each serving = 4 Point Total

Philly Cheese Steak Recipe, Reduced Calorie – 7 Point Total

LaaLoosh — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:22:27 +0000

Now that the Super Bowl feasting is over, it’s time to get back on track. (Congrats, Saints!) And this low calorie Philly Cheese steak Recipe is the perfect meal to help you be good, but still tastes like you are being bad. With a 7 Point Total per serving, it’s a MUCH healthier version than the traditional cheese steak recipes which can clock in at over 22 Points per sandwich. Yikes! Though this is not and official one of Weight Watchers Sandwich Recipes, it’s a great alternative to the real thing for anyone who wants to indulge without the bulge. It’s pretty easy to make, tastes great, and offers a wonderful way to enjoy a lower point version of one of the greatest sandwiches ever!!

Philly Cheese Steak Recipe

Ingredients:
- 1 lb lean flank steak, cut into 8 thin slices
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 medium sized green bell pepper, thinly sliced and de-seeded
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 tsp table salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 high fiber sandwich rolls (between 90-140 calories each)
- 4 slices fat free American cheese

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat a large nonstick skillet with non-fat cooking spray and sauté onions and green peppers over medium high heat until tender and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Remove onions & green peppers from pan; set aside. Add steak slices to skillet and sauté until browned and cooked through, about 1 to 2 minutes per side. Add Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper; cook until liquid is absorbed. Divide steak evenly between 4 buns and top each sandwich with onions, peppers and a slice of cheese. (I sliced my cheese in half to make it easier to cover the whole length of the sandwich. Wrap in foil, transfer to oven and bake until cheese melts, about 5 minutes.

Entire recipe makes 4 sandwiches
Serving size is 1 sandwich
Each serving = 7 Point Total