Low Carb • High Protein • Optavia Lean & Green Friendly
Ingredients:
- 8.75 oz 93% lean ground beef, cooked and drained of fat (1 and 3/4 Lean)
- 1/4 cup reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese (1/4 Lean)
- Or us 10 oz lean ground beef if omitting cheese
For Sauce:
- 3 tbsp reduced sugar ketchup (3 Condiments)
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard (1 Condiment)
- 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (1/8 Condiment)
- 1 tbsp Walden Farms pancake syrup (1/4 Condiment)
- 1/2 tsp chili powder (1 Condiment)
- 1/8 tsp salt (1/2 Condiment)
Directions:
Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat.
Measure out 8.75 oz cooked beef and return to the skillet.
In a small bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients.
Pour sauce over beef and stir until fully combined.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 4–5 minutes, stirring often.
Divide into two servings and top each with 2 tbsp cheese, if using.
Makes 2 Servings
Each serving provides
1 Lean and 3 Condiments
(Add 3 Greens to make a complete Lean and Green meal)
Calories: 265, Protein: 32 g, Fat: 11 g, Carbs: 8 g
Nutrition Disclaimer: Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on brands used, ingredient substitutions, and serving size.
Want to serve these with the Outer Aisle Gourmet Sandwich Thins?
Divide the recipe into 3 servings instead of 2 servings. Each serving will provide 2/3 Lean with 2 Condiments. The sandwich thins count as 1/3 Lean and 2/3 of a Green so add 2 and 1/3 more Green to complete your Lean and Green meal!
Don't want cheese?
Use 10 oz of cooked 93% lean ground beef as 2 Leans.
Want to enjoy a Chobani zero sugar yogurt later in the day?
Leave out the cheese. Use 8.3 oz cooked 93% lean ground beef which counts as 1 and 2/3 Lean while the yogurt counts as 1/3 leanest.
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