Slimming World Friendly Slow Cooker Irish Stew

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2
Slow cooker Irish Stew that is perfect for Slimming World followers
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Prep

15 min

Cook

4-8 hours

Ready In

4-8 hours

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

low-fat cooking spray
125 g pearl barley
500 g lean lamb ( all visibile fat removed , cut into large chunks )
4 medium onions ( peeled and cut into vertical cunks )
4 carrots ( cut into 1 inch chunks )
1 large parsnip ( cut into 1 inch cunks )
4 medium potatoes ( peeled and cut into chunks )
2 bay leaves
2 beef bouillon cubes ( or lamb stock cubes )
2 teaspoons dried rosemary
hot water

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
5
Calories
235
Sugar
7g
Fat
4g
This Slimming World-friendly Slow Cooker Irish Stew is perfect for those following a healthy and balanced diet. The recipe includes lean lamb, vegetables, and pearl barley, which are slow-cooked together until the dish becomes tender and flavorful. While this dish is perfect for meal prep, it is also ideal for serving during cold winter evenings. This Irish Stew is a classic recipe that has been modified to suit the needs of the Slimming World community.

Instructions

1.Spray a non-stick frying pan with low-fat cooking spray and brown the lamb in the pan.
2.Once browned, put all the ingredients, including the lamb, into the slow cooker.
3.Mix the bouillon cubes with hot water and pour into the slow cooker until all the ingredients are covered.
4.Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6-8 hours, until the lamb is tender.
5.Once cooked, remove the bay leaves and serve hot with your favorite vegetables.

PROS

This Slimming World-friendly Irish Stew is easy to make, low in calories and fat, and is packed full of nutritious vegetables and lean lamb.

The dish can also feed a large group of people and is great for meal prep.

CONS

The pearl barley in this recipe may not be suitable for those with gluten intolerance.

Also, the cooking time for this dish may be longer than other stew recipes.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The lamb in this recipe is an excellent source of protein, while the vegetables and pearl barley provide fiber and essential vitamins and minerals.
This dish can also help reduce the risk of heart disease and maintain healthy blood sugar levels due to the high fiber and low glycemic index ingredients.

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