Ww Five Fragrant Beef Recipes

WW 5 POINTS - BAKED BEEF ZITI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Cook pasta according to package directions without added fat or salt; drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat; add garlic and sauté 2 minutes.
• Add beef and cook until browned, breaking up the meat as it cooks, about 3 to 5 minutes; drain off any fat and return pan to heat.
• Add oregano, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper; stir to coat beef.
• Cook until herbs become fragrant, about 2 minutes.
• Add tomatoes and bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Spoon a small amount of tomato mixture into the bottom of a 4-quart casserole dish (just enough to cover the surface).
• Top with half of the cooked ziti and then layer with half of the remaining tomato sauce and half of the mozzarella cheese. Layer remaining ziti on top and top with remaining sauce and mozzarella cheese.
• Bake until cheese is golden and bubbly, about 30 minutes.
• 5 Points yields about 1 cup per serving.

WW 5 POINTS - SPICY ORANGE BEEF WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Combine beef, 1 tbsp cornstarch, and orange rind in medium bowl.
• Toss well to coat and set aside.
• Combine remaining 1 tbsp cornstarch, broth, orange juice, soy sauce, and chili-garlic sauce in small bowl; set aside.
• Heat nonstick skillet (large) over med-high heat until a drop of water sizzles.
• Add 2 tsp oil, then add beef.
• Stir-fry until cooked through.
• Transfer to a plate.
• Add remaining 2 tsp oil, then add the ginger.
• Stir-fry until fragrant.
• Add the green beans, bell pepper, and carrot.
• Stirfry until crisp-tender.
• Add the broth mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture boils and thickens, about 1 minute.
• Add the beef and cook until hot.
• 5 Points for 1 cup.