Slimmer DINNERS

Packed with flavour, you wont believe these meals are all under 320 cals!

- NICOLA ROBERTS

Easy beef stew

A cosy winter warmer, low in calories and a cinch to prepare.

SERVES 4 PREP 5 MINS,

COOK 1 HR 30 MINS

450g stewing beef

1 red onion, cut into wedges

2 garlic cloves, sliced

2 sprigs fresh parsley or thyme, plus extra leaves to garnish

300g baby carrots

450ml hot beef stock

2tbsp sun-dried tomato paste 2tbsp balsamic vinegar 2tbsp gravy granules

1 Heat the oven to 160C Fan/Gas 4. Put all the ingredients into a large lidded casserole dish and stir well to combine.

2 Put the lid on and cook in the oven for 1 hr 30 mins until the meat and vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with the rest of the herbs to serve.

Per serving: 240 cals, 6g fat, 3g sat fat, 15g carbs