Make This:
Savory Slow Cooker Meatloaf
Weight Watchers Now & Later
Ingredients:
1 pound lean ground beef
1 pound ground skinless turkey
10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
6 tablespoons ketchup, divided
1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon dijon mustard (divided)
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions:
Mix the beef, turkey, spinach, bread crumbs, carrots, onion, eggs, 3 tablespoons of ketchup, 1 tablespoon mustard, worcestershire sauce, and salt in a large bowl. Form a 7 inch round loaf. Place loaf in a 5 or 6 quart slow cooker.
Mix the remaining 3 tablespoons of ketchup and 1 teaspoon of mustard in a small bowl. Spread over the top of the loaf. Cover and cook until an instant read thermometer inserted into the center of the loaf registers 160 degrees F, 3 - 4 hours on high or 6 - 8 hours on low.
Transfer the meatloaf to a cutting board and let stand 10 minutes. Cut the meatloaf crosswise in half. Transfer one half to a container and let cool. Cover and refrigerate up to 4 days for later use in "Spaghetti and Meatballs". Cut the remaining half of meatloaf into 8 wedges.
Servings: 4 plus leftovers (2 slices) Calories: 246 Fat: 3g Fiber 2g Points: 5
Then This:
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Weight Watchers Now & Later
Ingredients:
1/2 pound whole wheat angel hair pasta
Reserved cooked "Savory Slow Cooker Meatloaf", cut into 1 inch meatball size cubes
2 cups fat free marinara sauce
Directions:
Cook the pasta according to the package directions, omitting the salt if desired.
Meanwhile, bring the meatballs and marinara sauce to a boil in a large skillet. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the meatballs are hot, 10 minutes.
Transfer the pasta to a large bowl. Spoon the meatballs and sauce over pasta.
*If you prefer to make a meaty sauce rather than the "meatballs" for this recipe, crumble the meatloaf into the marinara sauce and simmer until heated thoroughly.
Servings: 6 (generous 3/4 cup pasta with 2/3 cup meatballs and sauce) Calories: 327 Fat: 7g
Fiber: 5g Points: 6
