Bacon Cheeseburger Wraps

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Weight Watchers Bacon Cheeseburger Wraps are delicious, satisfying, and rather simple. These wraps come with the traditional taste of a bacon cheeseburger, but in a light version. No, no need for a bun or additional grease. Lean beef, turkey bacon, low-fat cheese & wrap are just enough. Weight Watchers Bacon Cheeseburger Wraps are ideal at dinner or at lunchtime. They only use several steps. All the ingredients get cooked in a single pan. The recipe preserves the flavor and reduces calories. It is simple to prepare and family-friendly. It can be hot or cold. A healthy, satisfying meal, especially when you are on Weight Watchers.

STATS:

  • Diet: Weight Watchers, Low-Calorie
  • Course: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American
  • Time for prep: 10 minutes
  • Cooking time: 15 minutes
  • Working time (total): 25 minutes
  • Size/serving: 1 wrap
  • Total yield: 4 servings
  • Level of difficulty: Easy
  • Mode of cooking: Stovetop

EQUIPMENT:

  • Nonstick skillet
  • Spatula/wooden spoon
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Measuring cups & spoons

INGREDIENTS:

  • A single ounce of 96% lean ground beef
  • Four pieces of turkey bacon
  • Half a cup of chopped onion
  • Half a teaspoon of powdered garlic
  • To taste, add salt and black pepper.
  • Four whole wheat, low-carb wraps
  • Four pieces of low-fat cheddar cheese
  • One cup of lettuce (shredded)
  • One little tomato (chopped)
  • Four teaspoons of optional light mustard/mayonnaise
  • Pickles or relish are optional garnishes.

INGREDIENT NOTES:

Robin Ground Beef:

  • Opt to use 96 percent lean beef, trading a few points. And you may use ground turkey or chicken.

Turkey Bacon:

  • Turkey bacon is less fatty & gives a taste of smoke and flavor. Fry till crisp to taste it best.

Low-Carb Wraps:

  • Use wraps made of whole wheat or low-carb to remain on the low points. Find those having 1 to 2 points each.

Cheese:

  • Use slices of low-fat cheddar/mozzarella. It also melts easily & maintains its cheesy.

Veggies:

  • Tomatoes and lettuce make it crunchy & fresh. Add pickles or onions to give bite.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Put a skillet on medium fire.
  2. Fry up turkey bacon till it is crisp. Take away & reserve.
  3. To the same pan put onion that has been chopped. Cook on 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Chop in some ground beef, garlic powder, salt & pepper.
  5. Cubeful of beef should be broken down using a spatula in a sauce pan & fried.
  6. Cut up the cooked bacon into little bits.
  7. Mix the bacon again with the beef mixture.
  8. It is so that you could warm the wraps a bit in order to facilitate the folding process.
  9. Spread each wrap out. In the middle, add beef & bacon mix.
  10. Add 1 slice of cheese and then lettuce, and diced tomato.
  11. Add light Mayo, mustard/pickles (if using).
  12. Roll and fold into a wrap.
  13. Sliced up and served hot.

TIPS:

  • Roll the wrap and toast it in a dry skillet to get crispy.
  • To make it spicy, add mustard or hot sauce.
  • Pre-cooked meat is quicker to prepare.
  • Do not make the wrap ingredients wet to make it soggy.
  • Add some healthy fat by adding slices of avocado (add points).
  • Put these wraps into lunch packs or make fast dinners.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

Refrigerator:

  • Tightly wrap in plastic wrap or foil. Store it in the fridge for the next at least two days. Before eating, warm up in an oven/skillet.

Freezer:

  • Freezing is not advised. When thawed, wraps may get soggy.

FAQs:

Could I use another meat?

  • Indeed. Ground meat such as turkey or chicken works well. Lean cuts can be selected to ensure that it is low in points.

Can I miss the cheese?

  • Yes. It remains delicious in the absence of the cheese. You will lower the points as well.

Is it possible to prepare such things in advance?

  • Yes. Pre-cook the mixture of the beef & bacon. Leave in the fridge. Put together when hungry.

Could I substitute tortillas with lettuce wraps?

  • Yes. To make a zero-point, low-carb version, use big lettuce leaves.

So, what is the best cheese to use?

  • All are good reduced-fat cheddar, mozzarella/Swiss. Do not go beyond the one cut per wrap.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 260
Carbs: 16g
Total Carbs: 16g
Fiber: 3g
Calcium: 120mg
Protein: 25g
Iron: 2.4mg
Vitamin A: 550 IU
Serving Size: 1 wrap
Sodium: 430mg
Serving: 4 wraps
Potassium: 480mg
An estimated 5 to 6 Weight Watchers points are awarded for each serving of a Bacon Cheeseburger.