Weight Watchers Polenta with Mexican Beef

Weight Watchers Polenta with Mexican Beef

 

 

Serves: 6

Weight Watchers Points Plus value per serving: 7

 

 

Ingredients:

• 1 lb uncooked lean (93%) ground beef
• 1 small uncooked onion, chopped
• 14 1/2 oz canned diced tomatoes with chiles, drained but reserving 1 tbsp. of liquid
• 1 cup canned yellow corn drained (which I forgot to add...sad day)
• Black olives sliced (as many as you prefer)
• 2 tbsp. of chopped jalapeno pepper (warning: this addition makes it very spicy so it is totally optional)
• 3/4 tsp salt, divided
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 3/4 cup polenta, quick-cooking
• 3 cups canned chicken broth
• 1/3 cup fat free salsa
• 1/3 cup reduced fat shredded Mexican-style cheese

 

Directions:

 

1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook beef and onion, stirring frequently, until meat is fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes then drain off any liquid. Stir in tomatoes with reserved liquid, corn, olives and jalapenos (if using, 1/4 tsp salt, and all of the pepper. Simmer about 5 minutes to let flavors all blend together.
2. Meanwhile, in a small sauce pan, combine unprepared polenta, broth, and remaining 1/2 tsp of salt; stir well. Bring to a simmer on the stove and cook, stirring constantly, until polenta is thick, about 5 minutes.
3. Spoon a serving of polenta on plate then top with 1/6 of the beef mixture. Top with salsa and cheese and enjoy!!!