With its colours, flavours and a piquant mix of spices, this Caribbean Pepperpot beef stew is hearty and delicious. It’s also really easy to make and is completely Free at Slimming World meaning you can eat as much as you like! For more healthy recipes and meal ideas go to
Low calorie cooking spray
400g stewing beef, all visible fat removed, cut into bite-size pieces
2 red peppers, deseeded and cut into bite-sized pieces
1 small sweet potato, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
200g green beans, trimmed and halved
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tbsp jerk seasoning
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
¼ tsp sweetener
200g passata with onions and garlic
200ml beef stock
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
200g dried long-grain rice
A small handful of flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped, to garnish
Place a medium, flameproof casserole dish sprayed with low calorie cooking spray over a high heat. Add the beef and fry for 4-5 minutes, or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
Add the peppers, sweet potato, beans, garlic, jerk seasoning, wine vinegar, sweetener, passata, stock and Worcestershire sauce. Season and stir well. Turn the heat to low, cover and simmer gently for 1½ hours, or until the beef is tender.
Cook the rice accordingly to the packet instructions, then drain well. Divide the stew and rice between 2 bowls, garnish with parsley and serve.