Weight Watchers Cowboy Beans

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Weight Watchers Cowboy Beans are a low-fat, delicious, and flavorful meal choice that’s perfect for a get-together. This filling recipe is made with ground beef, tomato sauce, various spices, and a mixture of canned beans that are slow-cooked in a crockpot. The beans are a healthy complement to your dinner because they are high in fiber, protein, and complex carbohydrates. Every person in your surroundings will adore this dish. You can eat a tasty and hearty lunch while tracking your points with Weight Watchers Cowboy Beans.
Let’s make these beans with the crockpot directions (stated below).

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STATS

  • Course: Lunch
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Total Time: Approx 8 hrs
  • Cook Time: 3 to 4 hrs (on high) or 7 to 8 hours (on slow heat)
  • Preparation Time: Fifteen mins
  • Method: Stovetop

EQUIPMENT

  • Nonstick pan
  • Crockpot
  • One cooking spoon
  • Serving bowl

INGREDIENTS

  • One Ib lean ground beef
  • Chopped red onion 1
  • One crushed garlic clove
  • One can of kidney beans, about 15 oz.
  • 15 oz. of drained pinto beans, approx. 1 can
  • 1 can of rinsed black beans
  • 8 oz. of low-sodium tomato sauce, about one can
  • Half a cup of sugar-free BBQ sauce
  • Low-sugar ketchup 1/4 cup
  • Two tbsp of yellow mustard
  • Brown sugar, 2 tablespoons
  • Apple cider vinegar, one tbsp
  • One tsp of chili powder
  • Cumin 1/2 tsp
  • Half a teaspoon of smoked paprika
  • Salt, add to taste
  • Cooking spray
  • Cracked black pepper adds to the flavor

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INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Apply a layer of oil over the nonstick pan base to avoid burning.
  2. Then, add chopped onion and ground beef to the cooker.
  3. Simmer both items over a moderate flame or until they are a dull golden brown.
  4. Next, add crushed garlic to the meat.
  5. Again, simmer all ingredients for 2 to 3 minutes or until a strong garlic aroma comes.
  6. After that, remove the excessive water from the pan.
  7. Then, place the meat and garlic onion mixture in the crockpot.
  8. Next, add salt, tomato sauce, smoked paprika, yellow mustard, cumin, black beans, brown sugar, and black pepper.
  9. Now, combine all spices with a spoon.
  10. Next, add the remaining items: kidney beans, sugar-free BBQ sauce, chili powder, ketchup, pinto beans, and cider vinegar to the pot.
  11. After that, cover the pot with its cover.
  12. Simmer on high heat for 3 to 4 hrs.
  13. After 4 hrs, check the meat and other items.
  14. The tasty and hearty Weight Watchers Crock Pot Cowboy Beans are ready.
  15. Shift the cooked beans to a serving bowl and serve.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

  • Pair this bean bowl with fresh garden green salad.
  • Enjoy this dish with creamy Greek yogurt and grilled herb chicken breast.
  • Fluffy baked sweet potato and steamed green bean sprouts pair well with this dish.
  • Serve these beans with protein-packed poached eggs.
  • Accompany it with grilled bell pepper ribbons or stuffed pepper fiesta.

TIPS

  • Choose extra-lean and ground beef to reduce the overall points.
  • Trim any additional fat layer over the turkey before cooking.
  • Load this dish with a variety of canned, low-sodium, and good-quality beans.
  • Utilize sugar alternatives like erythritol instead of brown sugar.
  • Opt for low-sugar ketchup to prepare this dish.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Fridge:

  • You can preserve the cowboy beans in an airtight bowl. Then, refrigerate these beans for 5 to 7 days.

Freezer:

  • Place the cooked beans in a plastic bag and freeze them for thirty to sixty days.

Reheating:

  • We can microwave the chilled cowboy beans.

FAQs

Which beans work best for cowboy beans?

  • Kidney beans, cannellini beans, or pinto beans work nicely for flavor.

How can we reduce the quantity of sugar?

  • We will utilize a smaller amount of brown sugar. You can also use sugar alternatives like erythritol or stevia. Seek out BBQ sauces with less sugar.

Are different kinds of meat suitable for this crockpot recipe?

  • Yes, you can try using diced ham, ground turkey, or shredded lean chicken.

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING

Per serving size: 1 serving cup
Total quantity: 8 cups
Total Calories 220 kcal
Carbohydrates 26 g
Protein 18 g
Dietary Fiber 8 g
Total Fat 5 g
Sugar 6 g

Each serving of the Cowboy Beans has three (3) Weight Watchers points.