Beef Paprikash
Beef Paprikash is a classic Hungarian beef stew, and this is our slimming friendly, Weight Watchers and calorie counting friendly version.
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories354
- Carbs17g
- Protein48g
- Fat9g
- Saturates4.1g
- Sugars9.2g
For the full list of ingredients and comprehensive instructions, please see the recipe card at the end of this post. Before you scroll, there’s important stuff to know in the blurb!
This recipe is perfect for throwing in the Instant Pot or slow cooker in the morning, so it’s ready for dinner!
If you prefer you can use diced chicken breast instead of beef. We had some cooked chicken left over from the day before so we added that a couple of hours before the end of cooking.
If you’re looking for a Low Point meal then this recipe is perfect, and packed full of flavour!
Just remember to add any points on for whatever you choose to serve it with.
Serve with rice, noodles or potatoes, and plenty of vegetables.
What diets is this Beef Paprikash suitable for?
This Beef Paprikash recipe can be made dairy free as long as you swap out the following ingredients for dairy free versions:
- Reduced Fat Sour Cream
Please make sure to double and triple check all of your ingredients if you’re cooking for people with allergies.
Do you need any special ingredients to make Beef Paprikash?
You don’t need any special ingredients to enjoy this recipe.
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How many calories are in this Beef Paprikash?
There are 354 calories per portion in this Beef Paprikash, which means it falls into our Everyday Light category.
To cut down the amount of calories even more, you can simply halve the portion size and serve with a healthy accompaniment.
This Beef Paprikash is perfect if you’re following a calorie controlled diet, and fits well with any one of the major diet plans such as Weight Watchers.
As a guide, an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight. For an average woman, that figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kJ) a day. Obviously, if your goal is to lose weight then you might want to adjust these slightly! You can read more about these recommendations on the NHS website.
Step 1
Place the onions in the bottom of the slow cooker.
Step 2
Toss the beef with the flour and season well with salt and pepper. Place on top of the onions.
Step 3
Top with the bell peppers and garlic.
Step 4
Stir together the stock, paprika, tomato puree and caraway seeds and pour over the beef.
Step 5
Cover and cook on high for 4 to 5 hours or on low for 7 to 8 hours, until the meat is very tender.
Step 6
Uncover and let stand at least 10 minutes. Stir in the sour cream and parsley.
Step 7
Check the seasoning, and add more if necessary.
Step 8
Serve with rice, noodles or potatoes.
What should I serve with Beef Paprikash?
How do you know when this Beef Paprikash is cooked?
The ingredients should be covered and cooked on high in the slow cooker for 4-5 hours, or on low for 7-8 hours, until the meat is very tender. Uncover and let stand for at least 10 minutes before stirring in the sour cream and parsley.
Standard advice here in the UK is to cook food until it has reached 70°C and stayed at that temperature for 2 minutes. This is to keep your family safe.
How long can you keep Beef Paprikash in the fridge?
Once you’ve put it out, ideally you should eat it within 4 hours.
If you allow any leftovers to cool, make sure to refrigerate in a container with a lid and chill. You can keep leftovers of Beef Paprikash in the fridge for approximately 3 days or so.
Can I freeze Beef Paprikash?
Yes you can! This recipe can be frozen, but please remember to do the following;
- Freeze it as soon as it is cold enough.
- Use a container or bag that is suitable for freezing.
Don’t forget to add a label with what it is, and on what date you put it in the freezer!
How do I reheat Beef Paprikash?
From chilled: Place in a microwave proof container with loosely fitting lid and heat for 4-7 minutes until piping hot.
From frozen: Allow to defrost, and heat covered in the microwave for 3-5 minutes then stir. Cook for a further 5-7 minutes until piping hot.
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Beef Paprikash
Beef Paprikash is a classic Hungarian beef stew, and this is our slimming friendly, Weight Watchers and calorie counting friendly version.
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Prep Time
15 MINS
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Cook Time
8 HR
- KCals 354
- Carbs 17G
Instructions
- Place the onions in the bottom of the slow cooker
- Toss the beef with the flour and season well with salt and pepper. Place on top of the onions
- Top with the bell peppers and garlic
- Stir together the stock, paprika, tomato puree and caraway seeds and pour over the beef
- Cover and cook on high for 4 to 5 hours or on low for 7 to 8 hours, until the meat is very tender
- Uncover and let stand at least 10 minutes. Stir in the sour cream and parsley
- Check the seasoning, and add more if necessary
- Serve with rice, noodles or potatoes.
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