Pineapple Beef Stew
A fruity twist on classic comfort food, this hearty stew fills your bowl with perfectly balanced sweet and savoury flavours. Don’t forget this recipe is a dream to batch cook too – freeze your leftovers for an easy meal on busier days!
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories293
- Carbs32g
- Protein27g
- Fat4.7g
- Saturates1.6g
- Sugars18g
For the full list of ingredients and comprehensive instructions, please see the recipe card below. Before you scroll, there’s important stuff in the blurb!
We could never get bored of a good, warming bowl of beef stew, but sometimes it’s nice to switch things up a bit! The fruity twist in our Pineapple Beef Stew takes the flavours up a notch, adding a zingy sweetness to the rich tomato sauce.
If you’ve ever had a slice of pineapple served with your steak, you’ll already know how well the two flavours pair together. Throw in a few vegetables, garlic, ginger, some chopped tomatoes and a handful of savoury seasonings, and it’s no wonder this easy-to-make stew packs such a punch.
Once the beef is well browned, all of the ingredients can be thrown into a casserole dish and left to bubble away until magic is created. When the meat is tender and the sauce has thickened, you won’t be able to wait a minute longer to serve a generous bowlful – you’ll understand when you discover how delicious this smells when it’s fresh from the oven!
It’s so easy to make this recipe on a schedule that suits you, whether that’s low and slow in the oven or slow cooker, or by throwing it all in your Instant Pot for a warming dinner in a hurry. You can find the slow cooker method here, or the Instant Pot method here.
Plus, it’s well worth bearing in mind that this dish is ideal for batch-cooking! It freezes and reheats like a dream.
What diets is this Pineapple Beef Stew suitable for?
This Pineapple Beef Stew recipe is suitable for dairy-free diets and can be made gluten-free as long as you use Henderson’s relish and substitute the following ingredients for suitable gluten-free versions:
- Beef stock cube
- Light soy sauce
If you’re cooking for people with allergies, be extra careful when checking ingredients and preparing food!
Do you need any special ingredients to make Pineapple Beef Stew?
You won’t need any special ingredients to cook this recipe, although there are a couple of bits of equipment that will make it easier.
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You’ll need a casserole dish with a tight-fitting lid that’s approximately 26cm in diameter. This will come in handy for all kinds of soups, stews and casseroles.
You’ll start the recipe in a large frying pan like this Ninja ZEROSTICK pan. Good quality cookware like this will last for years to come!
How many calories are in this Pineapple Beef Stew?
There are 293 calories per portion in this Pineapple Beef Stew, 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 Pineapple Beef Stew 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
Preheat the oven to 160°C fan. Place the cornflour on a plate and season with salt and black pepper. Place the beef in the cornflour, turning to coat on all sides.
Step 2
Spray a large frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray and place on a medium heat. Add the beef and fry for a few minutes until browned and sealed all over. Add the onion, garlic, peppers and ginger, and continue to fry for a further 3 minutes. Transfer to a casserole dish.
Step 3
Add the carrot, celery, potato, pineapple, chopped tomatoes, stock, tomato puree, Henderson’s relish, soy sauce, sweetener and hot pepper sauce and stir well.
Step 4
Cover the dish with a tight-fitting lid or tight-fitting foil and place into the oven for 2-3 hours. Check on the casserole occasionally and add a little more boiling water if needed.
Step 5
The vegetables and beef should be soft and tender, and the sauce thickened. Serve with your choice of accompaniment.
What could I serve with this Pineapple Beef Stew?
Our favourite way to serve this fruity stew is with a potato-based side dish. Roast potatoes or mashed potatoes in particular turn this dish into a really hearty, satisfying dinner.
How do you know when Pineapple Beef Stew is cooked?
You’ll need to cook this Pineapple Beef Stew for 2-3 hours or until the meat and vegetables are tender and the sauce has thickened.
Here in the UK, the standard advice is to cook food until it has reached 70°C and maintained that temperature for 2 minutes. This is to keep you and your family safe!
How long can you keep Pineapple Beef Stew in the fridge?
Please make sure that you eat this recipe within 4 hours of serving it.
If you have any leftovers, you can allow them to cool before popping them in a container with a lid and refrigerating. Leftover Pineapple Beef Stew can be kept in the fridge for around 3 days.
Can I freeze Pineapple Beef Stew?
Yes you can! This recipe can be frozen, but please do remember to do the following:
- Make sure that you freeze it as soon as it is cold enough.
- Choose a container or a bag that is suitable for freezing.
- Label your dish with the name of the recipe and the date that you froze it on.
How do I reheat Pineapple Beef Stew?
From chilled: Place in a microwavable container with a loosely fitting lid and heat for 4-7 minutes until piping hot.
From frozen: Allow to defrost overnight and reheat from chilled.
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Pineapple Beef Stew
A fruity twist on classic comfort food, this hearty stew fills your bowl with perfectly balanced sweet and savoury flavours. Don’t forget this recipe is a dream to batch cook too – freeze your leftovers for an easy meal on busier days!
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Prep Time
10 MINS
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Cook Time
2 HR 30
- KCals 293
- Carbs 32G
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 160°C fan. Place the cornflour on a plate and season with salt and black pepper. Place the beef in the cornflour, turning to coat on all sides.
- Spray a large frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray and place on a medium heat. Add the beef and fry for a few minutes until browned and sealed all over. Add the onion, garlic, peppers and ginger, and continue to fry for a further 3 minutes. Transfer to a casserole dish.
- Add the carrot, celery, potato, pineapple, chopped tomatoes, stock, tomato puree, Henderson's relish, soy sauce, sweetener and hot pepper sauce and stir well.
- Cover the dish with a tight-fitting lid or tight-fitting foil and place into the oven for 2-3 hours. Check on the casserole occasionally and add a little more boiling water if needed.
- The vegetables and beef should be soft and tender, and the sauce thickened. Serve with your choice of accompaniment.
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