Slow-Cooked Spicy Beef, Tomato & Chorizo Stew

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 1
Slow-Cooked Spicy Beef, Tomato & Chorizo Stew
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Prep

20 min

Cook

8 hours

Ready In

8 hours 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/4 kg lean ground beef ( or any lean mince to suit your budget )
1/4 kg stewing beef ( or any stewing cuts of meat to suit your budget )
4 chorizo sausages , chopped into cm slices
1 can chopped tomatoes , open and pour into a bowl ( chopped plum tomatoes are nice , we will need the juice so do n't throw it away )
6 carrots , chopped into inch size pieces
1/2 swede , chopped into inch size pieces
2 turnips , chopped into inch size pieces
6 large potatoes , chopped into inch size pieces
1/2 cup lentils ( already soaked )
1/2 cup pearl barley ( already soaked )
1 cup chickpeas ( already soaked )
3 pints water , to cover the ingredients in the pot but leave at least 1 inch from the top of the pot
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons gravy , granules
1 pinch pepper ( to season )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
418
Sugar
6g
Fat
11g
Slow-cooked spicy beef, tomato and chorizo stew is a hearty and delicious comfort food that will warm you up on a chilly day. This stew is perfect for those who love rich, bold flavors and enjoy a bit of spice in their food. The slow-cooking process allows the flavors to meld together and creates an incredibly tender meat that falls apart in your mouth. It's a great meal to make for a family gathering or a cozy night in with loved ones.

Instructions

1.Combine the ground beef and stewing beef in a large slow-cooker, then add the chopped chorizo sausages and can of chopped tomatoes with juice.
2.Add the chopped carrots, swede, turnips and potatoes, then add the soaked lentils, pearl barley and chickpeas.
3.Pour in enough water to cover the ingredients by at least an inch, season with the Worcestershire sauce, gravy granules and a pinch of pepper.
4.Turn the slow-cooker on to the low heat setting and cook for 8 hours.
5.Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

This slow-cooked spicy beef, tomato and chorizo stew is packed with rich, bold flavors that will delight your taste buds.

The meat is incredibly tender and the vegetables are cooked to perfection.

It’s an easy meal to make and perfect for a cold, cozy night in.

CONS

This stew takes a bit of time to prepare and cook, so it’s not ideal for those in a hurry.

It’s also a bit spicy, so you may want to adjust the seasoning to suit your taste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This slow-cooked spicy beef, tomato and chorizo stew provides a great source of protein and essential vitamins and minerals.
The beef is a great source of iron, zinc and vitamin B12, while the vegetables provide fiber, vitamin C and other important nutrients.
However, the chorizo is a high-fat meat, so it’s important to enjoy this stew in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

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