Serves: 4
Total Calories: 263

1 pound lean ground beef (96% fat-free)
2/3 cup picante sauce, divided
1/3 cup quick-cooking oats
1 egg white
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Coat a baking rack and pan with cooking spray.

2. In a medium bowl, combine ground beef with 1/3 cup picante sauce, oats, egg white, salt, and pepper. Mix until blended.

3. Shape meat into an oval about 5 inches wide by 7 inches long and 2 inches thick. Place meat loaf on rack and spoon remaining picante sauce evenly over the top.

4. Bake 50 minutes or until no longer pink in center. Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes for easier slicing. Cut into 8 slices.

EXCHANGES
1/2 Carbohydrate
4 Very Lean Meat

NUTRITION FACTS
Calories 185
Calories from Fat 46
Total Fat 5g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 59mg
Sodium 401mg
Total Carbohydrate 7g
Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars 2g
Protein 27g


Hamburger Roundup

You can use a different shape of pasta in this beefy dish if you prefer.

Preparation time: 4 minutes
Serves 4

4 oz uncooked small elbow macaroni
1 lb lean ground beef (96% fat-free)
8 oz frozen pepper-onion stir-fry, thawed
1/3 cup ketchup
1/4 cup pasta water
1/4 tsp salt

1. Cook macaroni according to package directions, omitting any salt or fat.

2. Meanwhile, heat a 12-inch nonstick skillet over high heat. Add beef and cook 3 minutes or until no longer pink. Add stir-fry and cook 3 minutes or until onions are tender, stirring constantly. Stir in ketchup, remove skillet from heat, and cover to keep warm.

3. When macaroni is cooked, add pasta water, drained macaroni, and salt to the beef mixture.

Stir and serve.

Exchanges
Starch 1 1/2
Very Lean Meat 3
Vegetable 1

NUTRITION FACTS
Calories 272(Calories from Fat 35)
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 58 mg
Sodium 422 mg
Total Carbohydrate 30 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Sugars 6 g
Protein 27 g

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 4
Total Calories: 263
Calories from Fat: 54

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