Weeknight Beef Skillet

By nurseliz

comfort food diet

weight w3atchers points 10

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 3 cups uncooked yolk-free whole wheat noodles
• 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 1 medium green pepper, finely chopped
• 1 package (16 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed and drained
• 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Details

Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook beef and pepper until meat is no longer pink; drain.
Stir in the mixed vegetables, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, sugar and salt; heat through. Drain noodles; serve with meat mixture. Sprinkle with parsley. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1-1/4 cups beef mixture with 3/4 cup noodles equals 389 calories, 9 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 56 mg cholesterol, 800 mg sodium, 49 g carbohydrate, 10 g fiber, 31 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable.