Weight Watchers Meatballs Chilli Con Carne
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5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
317 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Weight Watchers Meatballs Chilli Con Carne
Description
Weight Watchers Meatballs Chilli Con Carne brings together small pan-fried meatballs made from lean beef, seasoned with chili spice and grated onion, browned to develop flavor. The sauce is a blend of chopped chilis, tomato purée, canned tomatoes, and stock, simmered to concentrate flavors. Black-eyed peas add texture and protein while cooking briefly with the meatballs ensures they’re fully done and the sauce has thickened.
The chili’s thick, slightly spicy tomato sauce coats the tender meatballs, making it a versatile dish served over brown or stir-fried rice. Accompaniments like guacamole and sour cream can be added for creaminess and cooling contrast.
The recipe includes Weight Watchers points for servings and emphasizes controlling fat through lean meat and cooking spray, offering a flavorful yet mindful meal.
Ingredients
- 500 g extra lean beef mince 1.1lb
- 30 g chilli con carne spice mix 1 oz sachet
- 1 onion , finely grated
- cooking spray calorie controlled
- 1 green chilli , de-seeded and finely chopped
- 2 tbsp tomato puree
- 2 x 400g (14oz) tins of chopped tomatoes
- 150 ml stock 0.6 cups
- 400 g black-eyed peas 14 oz, drained and rinsed
- salt
- black pepper ground
Instructions
- Mix together the beef mince, half the chilli spice mix and the onion in a large bowl. Before shaping into 24 small meatballs.
- Place a saucepan over medium heat and spray with the cooking spray. Cook the meatballs in batches for about 10 mins, turning occasionally until browned all over and almost cooked. Remove and set aside somewhere warm.
- Spray the pan again with the cooking spray and add the chopped chilli, tomato puree and remaining spice mix. Cook for 1 min before stirring in the chopped tomatoes and stock and bring to the boil. Simmer for 10 mins, stirring occasionally.
- Return the meatballs to the saucepan followed by the black-eyed beans. Simmer with the lid uncovered for a further 5 mins until the chilli has thickened and the meatballs are cooked through. Check the seasoning and serve immediately.
- You can serve the chilli with brown rice or stir fried rice and guacamole and soured cream.
Notes
- Use extra lean ground beef to keep calorie count low while maintaining meatball texture.
- Brown meatballs in batches to ensure even cooking and better browning.
- Simmer meatballs in chili sauce to meld flavors and finish cooking.
- Serve with brown rice or stir-fried rice and top with guacamole or sour cream for balance and added texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 317 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 317kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 276mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 910mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 120IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 6.1mg | 34% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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