European
European - British - Meat Dishes
Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Chef's Menu Description
A comforting, slow-cooked classic featuring tender cuts braised in a rich, velvety reduction with root vegetables and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
- • 1 kg stewing steak (all fat removed and diced)
- • 1 large onion (chopped)
- • 1 large courgette (chopped)
- • 4 large potatoes (chopped into chunks)
- • 4 large carrots (chopped)
- • 2 beef stock cubes (made up with 400ml boiling water)
- • low calorie cooking spray
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 1 bay leaf
- • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- • 1 tsp paprika
- • 1 tsp garlic powder
- • 1 tsp onion powder
- • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- • 1 small swede (chopped)
- • 1 large leek (chopped)
- • 1 stick celery (chopped)
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Spray a large frying pan with some low calorie cooking spray. Add the onions and cook on a moderate heat until they start to soften.
2
Phase 2
Add the beef and cook until all sides are browned. If your slow cooker has a saute function then you can use this.
3
Phase 3
Add all the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker, along with the onions and beef. Stir well.
4
Phase 4
Replace the lid and cook on medium for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours.
5
Phase 5
The meat should be tender and the potato should have started to thicken the stew slightly.
6
Phase 6
Pick out the bay leaf and serve.