Can I be honest with you? Trying to lose weight does NOT mean you have to eat sad, boring food. These Weight Watchers (WW) ground beef recipes are here to prove it! WW is a popular weight loss system. It uses points to encourage better food choices.
Whole, unprocessed foods have lower points, so you get to eat more and still lose weight. On the plans, ground beef is worth 3-5 points, depending on the fat content. The leaner the beef, the lower the points. Add some veggies or a delicious sauce, and you’re in business.
That’s where these delicious WW ground beef recipes come in. This list has hearty favorites like spaghetti bolognese and fun new ideas like the Big Mac salad. Each of these 17 recipes is filling, flavorful, and seriously delicious.
1. Weight Watchers Spaghetti Bolognese
Classic spaghetti bolognese, but make it lighter and just as cozy and filling! YES. We all know that typical bolognese can be rich and fatty and not very diet-friendly.
But this version? It’s a total game-changer. It’s loaded with lean ground beef, whole-wheat pasta, and a ton of veggies. Everything simmers together in a delicious tomato sauce. It tastes SO YUMMY, and it won’t weigh you down one bit.
2. Big Mac Salad
I am OBSESSED with this salad. McDonald’s corporate wishes they had this on the menu, I’m just saying. This salad is ridiculously delicious, healthy, and tastes just like a Big Mac.
You’ve got all the burger basics: ground beef, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions, and tomatoes. But the dressing! Oh my goodness. The dressing is what makes this a magical Big Mac experience. It’s a low-carb-friendly copycat of that famous sauce. It is bold, tangy, and just so, so good.
3. Skinny Meatloaf
This skinny meatloaf is lighter, yes, but it is absolutely not thin on flavor. Not even a little bit! It has such a bold taste, all thanks to a dry onion soup mix and Italian breadcrumbs.
It gets finished with a delicious tomato glaze on top. Plus, it’s super moist. You just can’t go wrong with this one. An absolute winner.
4. Weight Watchers Hamburger Stroganoff
Hello, cozy. This hearty stroganoff brings you all that delicious classic stroganoff taste without all the calories. This WW version is still SO creamy, packed with flavor, and super filling.
Here’s the secret: the recipe just swaps in low-fat versions for a lot of ingredients. We’re talking lean ground beef, fat-free cream of mushroom soup, and low-fat sour cream. And don’t you worry, it still tastes amazing!
Serve it piled on top of egg noodles for a delectable dinner the whole family will love. Honestly, if you don’t tell them it’s low-calorie, they will never even notice!
5. Easy One-Pot Skillet Lasagna
I am a person who loves lasagna. But, let’s be real, I do not love the HASSLE of making lasagna. Because of that, I just don’t make it as much as I want to.
Well, hello! This easy one-pot skillet lasagna is here to solve that problem! There is no separate noodle boiling. No crazy, excessive layering. It’s still meaty, cheesy, and perfectly saucy, and it tastes just like real lasagna. It’s so, so delicious. I’m pretty sure even Garfield the cat would approve of this one!
6. Cheesy Cajun Beef and Potato Bake
Have some WW points you want to use? You HAVE to try this Cajun potato bake! This dish is cheesy, bold, and such a perfect way to indulge while staying on track.
Crispy hash browns, flavorful beef, plus spicy and gooey cheese… I mean, what more could you even ask for?
7. Weight Watchers Mexican Beef Skillet
This delicious, easy, and super fast skillet is like the perfect combo of chili and tacos. So if you just can’t choose one day, make this! Or, let’s be honest, just make it anytime because it’s SO good!
This skillet is loaded with ground beef, onions, tomatoes, corn, black beans, and a crushed pepper. It even has a little sour cream for extra flavor and creaminess. Pile that shredded cheese on top!
The best part? It’s all made in one pot, so clean-up is a total breeze.
8. Weight Watchers Cheeseburger Soup
This amazing soup gives you all the best parts of a burger without any of the unnecessary calories. It even has fries! Well, sort of…
This soup is creamy, cheesy, and packed with everything you crave when you want a cheeseburger. We’re talking bacon, potatoes (fries!), cheese, pickles, and juicy beef. It has all of that deliciousness, but just a fraction of the calories. YES.
9. One-Pot Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta
Sometimes you want burgers. Sometimes you want pasta. And now, you don’t have to choose!
This delicious pasta tastes EXACTLY like a burger. It’s complete with ketchup, mustard, and pickles. It has bacon, too! And clean-up is ridiculously easy because everything cooks together in just one pot.
10. Weight Watchers Slow-Cooker Chili
This recipe is 100% potluck and chili cook-off approved!
The best part is that it’s all prep and go. After you get everything ready, you just let the Crockpot do its thing. Eight hours later, dinner is ready and waiting, and you get more family time. That’s what I call winning.
11. Weight Watchers Beef Enchilada Casserole
You can say goodbye to rolling tortillas with this delicious, low-carb dish!
Don’t let the name fool you; these are basically enchiladas. They are just layered up like a lasagna instead of being in those burrito-like rolls. So smart and so yummy.
12. Beef Stroganoff Bubble-Up Casserole
Okay, NOW this is my kind of stroganoff. It’s stroganoff, but with a magical twist. It’s creamy and beefy, just like you want. It has that deep flavor and a ton of mushrooms, just like traditional stroganoff. But…
Instead of egg noodles, this recipe uses pre-made biscuit dough. YES. And you bake it right into the dish with all the other ingredients. It is SO. GOOD.
13. Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy
Salisbury steak is such a classic American dish, inspired by the German Hamburg steak. It’s like a personal-sized meatloaf that gets served with a yummy brown gravy. It is total stick-to-your-ribs food.
And even though Salisbury steak has gotten a bad rap, it’s actually really tasty. This lighter version is super yummy! Each beef and turkey patty is served in a savory mushroom sauce. It’s just amazing.
14. Ground Beef and Cheddar Casserole
If you love Italian flavors but are just so tired of spaghetti, you have to give this casserole a whirl. It’s kind of like an Italian stroganoff, but with extra veggies thrown in.
Every bite is a delicious mix of beef, egg noodles, and veggies, all in a tomatoey sauce. Sour cream and parmesan cheese add a wonderful, flavorful creaminess.
And of course, you can’t forget the cheese on top. It’s just fabulous.
15. Thai Basil Ground Beef Bowl
Your tastebuds are about to go on an exciting ride with this Thai basil ground beef bowl. Don’t let its humble look fool you. This dish is packed with flavor, and it’s super healthy!
It features lean ground beef, asparagus, and cauliflower rice. It’s simple and healthy, but the seasonings are the real stars here. We’re talking chili paste, Thai basil, ginger, cloves, scallions, and soy sauce adding boatloads of flavor. It’s sweet, savory, spiced, and spicy all at once.
Obviously, this is WW-friendly, but it’s also perfect for several other diets and lifestyles.
16. Homemade Hamburger Helper
Hamburger Helper was a total staple for me growing up. It was fast, easy, yummy, and 100% kid-approved. Plus, it was super cost-effective.
Well, this homemade version is all of that and more. It’s even better, honestly, because you know exactly what is going into it. I’m not sure we can say that about the boxed stuff!
17. One-Pot Cabbage Casserole
A much better name for this dish would be “lazy cabbage roll casserole.” Just like a traditional cabbage roll, this dish is so flavorful and filling. It features ground beef, cabbage, rice, tomatoes, and an onion.
But UNLIKE traditional cabbage rolls, this casserole is ridiculously easy and doesn’t take hours to make! Top it with cheese and prepare to be happy.
