Weight Watchers Ground Beef Recipes: Stuffed Burgers

Everyone loves a thick juicy steak or burger off the grill in the summer, but when you are watching your weight it can be tough to find Weight Watchers Ground Beef Recipes that don’t include tons of fat and calories. These simple Weight Watchers Stuffed Burgers are some of our favorites because they give us the taste of meat we want at a lower point value. A simple yet satisfying stuffed burger that weighs in at 6 Weight Watchers Points is perfect for those evenings when firing up the grill is on your mind. Serve with tons of grilled veggies for a well rounded and moderately point valued meal.

WEIGHT WATCHERS GROUND BEEF RECIPES:  STUFFED BURGERS

INGREDIENTS
1 Pound 95% Lean Grass Fed Ground Beef
1 Clove Garlic Minced Fine
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Crushed Black Pepper
1 Tablespoon Bragg’s Liquid Amino’s
1 Small Onion Sliced Thinly and caramelized
4 Ounces 2% Sharp Cheddar Cheese (Slices)
4 Whole Wheat Buns
Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle

DIRECTIONS
• In medium bowl mix together ground beef, garlic, salt, pepper and liquid amino’s.
• Separate beef mix into 8 sections and roll into balls.
• Pat beef down into 8 thin patties
• Top 4 of the patties with a slice of cheese and a teaspoon of caramelized onions
• Place a second patty on top of each and press together around edges to form a seal.
• Grill burgers for 4-5 minutes on each side or until cooked through and at safe temperature (we always use a meat thermometer for safety)
• Serve on whole wheat buns with favorite veggie toppings.

While this recipe point value includes the cheese, onion and whole wheat bun, it does not include points for things like mayonnaise, etc. We prefer to load our burgers up with veggies or use a small amount of mustard lower calorie and point values. The secret to these tasty Weight Watchers Ground Beef Recipes/Stuffed Burgers is using a sharp cheese, great veggies and plenty of seasonings.