Best Ever Beef Stew

There’s nothing better than a comforting bowl of beef stew on a cold evening, and this recipe is the perfect hearty and wholesome meal to warm you up. With only a few simple ingredients — just beef, carrots, peas and onions — this dish proves that you don’t need a long list of fancy ingredients to create something delicious. This basic but flavour-packed stew is not only easy to make but also ideal for Slimming World followers and anyone looking for a healthy family-friendly dinner.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

Slimming World: Syn Free

Weight Watchers: 7 WW Points

Calories: 375

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Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time (Slow Cooker): 6-8 hours (low) / 4-5 hours (high)

Cook Time (Oven): 2.5-3 hours

Course Main Course

Servings 4

Ingredients

500g Lean Diced Beef
500g Carrots [Peeled, Sliced]
1 Onion [Peeled, Diced]
1 Clove Garlic [Minced]
200g Frozen Peas [Defrosted]
½ tsp Smoked Paprika
500ml Beef Stock
1 tsp Dried Thyme
2 Bay Leaves
Salt and black pepper to taste
Low Calorie Cooking Spray

Instructions

Slow Cooker Method:

Preheat a non-stick frying pan with low calorie cooking spray and sear the beef until browned on all sides.
Add the beef, carrots, onions, garlic, smoked paprika, thyme, and bay leaves to the slow cooker.
Pour over the beef stock, stir well, and cover.
Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until the beef is tender.
30 minutes before the end of cooking, stir in the peas.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste before serving.

Oven Method:

Preheat the oven to 160°C (fan 140°C) / Gas Mark 3.
Heat a non-stick frying pan with low calorie cooking spray, brown the beef on all sides, and transfer to an ovenproof casserole dish.
Add the carrots, onions, garlic, smoked paprika, thyme, and bay leaves. Pour over the beef stock and stir well.
Cover tightly with a lid and cook in the oven for 2.5-3 hours, stirring halfway through.
20 minutes before the end of cooking, stir in the peas.
Season with salt and black pepper before serving.