WW Ground Beef Cheese Dip

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The WW Ground Beef Cheese Dip is a tasty snack. You will get 180 kcal per serving. This dip gets ready in just 25 minutes. Serve this WW Ground Beef Cheese Dip for parties, family dinners, occasions, events, or for snacking. Also, pair this recipe with vegetables, baked tortilla chips, rice cakes, grilled chicken, or whole wheat crackers. This dip is very simple to prepare as well. We will add lean ground beef, reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese, low-fat soft cream cheese, non-fat Greek yogurt, low-sodium tomato sauce, garlic powder, and other seasonings. You may also keep this dip chilled for three days only.

STATS:

  • Course: Snack
  • Number of calories: 180 kcal
  • Cooking time: 15 minutes
  • Cuisine: American
  • Total time: 25 minutes
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Preparation time: 10 minutes
  • Serving: 6
  • Serving size: Half cup

EQUIPMENT:

  • Stove
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring spoons
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • Non-stick skillet

INGREDIENTS:

  • Quarter tsp. salt
  • 250 g lean ground beef
  • Half tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • One cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup low-fat & soft cream cheese
  • Half cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • Quarter cup of low-sodium tomato sauce
  • One tsp garlic powder

INGREDIENT NOTES:

LEAN GROUND BEEF:

  • Here, we will add 90% lean ground beef. Your dip will not become too heavy from using this meat. Also, it will give you a good flavor in your recipe. Your dip will become satisfying for you to eat as well. Add ground turkey if you need another idea.

REDUCED-FAT CHEDDAR CHEESE:

  • Your dip will become creamy once you add this cheese to it. Here, you will use the reduced-fat one, so your recipe does not get very heavy. It will also melt nicely in your snack. You may also add reduced-fat mozzarella if you need another option.

LOW-FAT CREAM CHEESE:

  • This ingredient will help make your dip smoother. Also, you will use the low-fat and softened version of cream cheese for this recipe. This low-fat cream cheese will also make your recipe thicker. Add light ricotta cheese for substitution as well.

PLAIN NON-FAT GREEK YOGURT:

  • You will notice that your dip is getting a little tangy if you add this. Here, we will utilize plain non-fat Greek yogurt, which gives a creamy feeling to your dip. Also, you will get protein from eating it. Low-fat sour cream is a common substitution idea for you, too.

LOW-SODIUM TOMATO SAUCE:

  • Low-sodium tomato sauce will give moisture to your dip. Also, you will notice a little tanginess in your appetizer from its use as well. Add salsa if you need another choice for this.

SPICES:

  • These spices will not include calories in your diet. Also, your dip’s taste will be boosted by adding all these spices. Here, you can add the spices to the way you like their taste.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. First, you will place the skillet on medium flame.
  2. Then you will include lean ground beef so it cooks properly.
  3. Also, you need to break it while you cook it in the skillet & eliminate excess fat.
  4. Then comes the addition of all the spices to mix with the beef.
  5. Next, you will set the heat to low and add low-sodium tomato sauce to the mix.
  6. Now add cream cheese so you can mix it to melt it in the mixture.
  7. Next, you will mix Greek yogurt so your dip gets creamier.
  8. Then you will spread shredded cheese to mix again.
  9. Cooking time for your dip will be three minutes, then you can eat it warm.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

VEGETABLES:

  • Carrot sticks
  • Cucumber slices
  • Bell pepper strips

SNACK:

  • Baked tortilla chips
  • Whole wheat crackers
  • Rice cakes

MEAL:

  • Wraps
  • Baked potatoes
  • Grilled chicken

TIPS:

  • After you add Greek yogurt, don’t cook it too much.
  • Also, you will mix the dip constantly so the components don’t stick.
  • You can use a little amount of milk if you see that the dip is becoming thicker.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Store your dip in a tight box for three days.

FREEZER:

  • You will freeze this dip for a month only.

FAQs:

Can we make this dip beforehand?

  • Yes, you may make this dip early so you can warm it afterwards.

How to add spice to my dip?

  • Add hot sauce or chili flakes so your dip becomes spicy.

Will ground turkey work for my dip?

  • Yes, add ground turkey instead of ground beef for a lighter snack.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Fiber: 1 gram

Sodium: 320 g

Fat: 10 grams

Calories: 180 kcal

Iron: 2 grams

Calcium: 180 g

Total carbs: 5 grams

Potassium: 250 g

Net carbs: 4 grams

Protein: 18 grams

Vitamin A: 500 IU

Weight Watcher Points: 4 points