Ranch Burger Grill Packets

I didn't have a lot of time to get dinner going and needed a new idea. I had some ground beef and had heard about burger packets before so I thought I would try. Why not? If all else fails we have multiple restaurants close. (Not that we want to eat out.) These turned out nicely and I even had an extra to send for my Father-In-Law to eat since he was not able to make it for dinner.

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Let's be honest, I am not a food stylist but it tasted really good.

Nutritional Information (calculated on myfitnesspal.com): 6 servings, 227 calories, 16g carbs, 6g fat, 34g protein

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs Lean Ground Beef
• 2 Buttermilk Ranch Packet
• 2 Yukon Gold Potatoes, Sliced to 1/8-1/4" Thick
  

Bacon Wrapped BBQ Meatloaf

Meatloaf is one of those comfort foods that has been a staple in most households for ages. EmilyBites has come up with one that fits into the comfort food AND is healthier. I used the barbecue sauce that I posted a couple weeks ago and it is perfect. Plus a serving size is 2 slices!

Nutritional Information (calculated on myfitnesspal.com): 6 weight watchers points plus. 239 calories, 11g carbs, 9g fat, 30g protein

Ingredients:

3/4 lb 95% Lean Ground Beef

3/4 lb Extra Lean Ground Turkey

1/2 cup Chopped Onion

7 T Barbecue Sauce, Divided

1 T Mustard

1 1/2 t Chili Powder

1 t Garlic Powder

1/2 t Salt

1/2 t Black Pepper

12 Fat Free Saltines, Crushed

1 Large Egg

8 Strips Turkey Bacon

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Ground Beef Lasagna Cupcakes

This is another one of the wonton recipes that I found on Emily Bites I first tried them as she wrote with ground beef and they were fantastic! Makes 8 cups and each cup is only 4 Points Plus! Tomorrow I will post my chicken version of this!

Ingredients

1/2 lb 95% Lean Ground Beef

1-1/2 t Italian Seasoning

5 oz Mushrooms, Chopped

16 Wonton Wrappers

4 oz Fat Free Ricotta Cheese

1-1/2 oz Parmesan Cheese, Freshly Grated

1 c Pasta Sauce

4 oz 2% Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees

Taco Cupcakes

Emily Bites is the site that inspired me to start this blog and this is the type of recipe that inspired me. These get made in a muffin pan and are perfect for portion control. Each cupcake is 4 points plus and packed with flavor!

Ingredients

1-1/2 t Chili Oil

1/2 lb 95% Lean Ground Beef

1 T Taco Seasoning

3/4 c Canned Black Beans, Drained and Rinsed

16 Wonton Wrappers

5 T + 1 t Salsa Con Queso

1 c Chunky Salsa

1 c Reduced Fat Shredded Mexican Cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees

Avocado Vodka Burger

This is one of my original recipes that has taken years to perfect but since I am serving it at a party today it is probably time to post it. I love stuffed burgers, I had one for the first time about 5 years ago and that is where this brainstorm started. The topping was a fortunate accident that I have continually refined. It was originally meant to be a side dish that I just made with what I had and it turned into the perfect topping for this burger. I have not taken the time to figure out the points for this burger yet but when I do I will edit this post. I also forgot to take pictures when I was making them so those will have to come later.

Ingredients

1 lb Ground Turkey

1 lb Ground Beef

1/2 Small Onion, Shredded

1 c Vodka Pasta Sauce

1-1/2 c Shredded Mozzarella, Divided

2 Avocados, Diced

1 Small Red Onion, Chopped

3 T Rice Wine Vinegar

2 T Lemon Juice

Salt and Pepper to Taste

6 Hamburger Buns

Directions

1. Preheat Grill to Medium High
2. Mix Ground Turkey, Ground Beef, Vodka Sauce, White Onion, and 1 c Mozzarella Cheese in a large bowl.
3. Divide into 12 patties
4. Create a "crater" in 6 of the patties and fill evenly with 1/2 c Mozzarella Cheese
5. Place the non-filled patties on top and seal the edges, making sure that the edges are completely closed
6. Grill to desired doneness.
7. Mix last 5 ingredients (Avocado, Red Onion, Rice Wine Vinegar, Lemon Juice and Salt and Pepper) in a medium bowl.
8. Place burgers on buns and top with avocado "salsa"