Philly Cheeseburger (Easy, 4-Point Weight Watchers Dinner)
This is one of those meals that feels like comfort food but still works for my weight loss.
It’s quick, filling, and easy to throw together on a busy night—and my kids will actually eat it (which is always the goal).
I’ve been making this one when I want something a little more fun than typical “healthy” meals, but still want to stay on track.
Why this works in real life
Takes about 20 minutes
Feels like comfort food, not diet food
Easy to portion depending on your day
Family-friendly (you can adjust for everyone)
Still fits into Weight Watchers
Ingredients (about 4 servings)
1 lb lean ground beef
½ onion, diced
1 green pepper, diced
½ packet au jus seasoning
4 low carb buns
1 tbsp melted butter
1 cup shredded mozzarella
3 tbsp Cheez Whiz
1 tbsp milk
1 cup crunchy onions
Directions
Cook ground beef, onion, and green pepper together until browned
Add au jus seasoning and mix well
Spread melted butter on buns and top with mozzarella
Toast/melt in oven at 350° for 2–3 minutes
Add about 1 cup of meat mixture to each bun
Mix Cheez Whiz with milk and drizzle over meat
Top with crunchy onions
Weight Watchers Points (Approximate)
Full serving: ~4 points
👉 This makes it really easy to fit into my day without feeling restricted.
Points may vary depending on brands and exact portions.
How I make this work for weight loss
This is where I keep it realistic:
I focus on portion size (not overloading the bun)
Sometimes I skip or reduce the crunchy onions
I’ll do one full sandwich and then add a veggie on the side
You can also turn this into a bowl instead of a sandwich to lower points even more
Easy swaps (if you want lower points)
Skip the bun → make it a bowl
Use less Cheez Whiz or swap for reduced-fat cheese
Add more peppers/onions for volume
Real life note
This is not a “perfect” healthy recipe—but it’s one I can actually stick to.
And for me, that’s what matters most.
Meals like this are what make weight loss feel doable long-term, not restrictive.