You don't have to be a whiz in the kitchen to whip up tasty and healthy meals that the whole family will enjoy! We've paired up with our friends at Weight Watchers to bring you some great recipes over the coming weeks. This week, try your hand at a rich Hungarian beef goulash!

This goulash goes well with 100g (3 ½ oz) boiled new potatoes but just remember to add the extra 2 ProPoints values per serving.

• 7 ProPoints per serving
• 15 ProPoints per recipe
• 25 mins preparation, 1 ½ hours cooking
• Freezing

Ingredients

• Calorie controlled cooking spray
• 300g (10 ½ oz)  lean braising steak, cut into chunks
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 large carrot, peeled and sliced
• 1 red pepper, de-seeded and chopped
• 400g can chopped tomatoes
• 150ml (5 fl oz) beef stock
• 1 tablespoon cornflour
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 20g (3/4 oz) low fat crème fraiche, to serve
• Chopped fresh parsley, to garnish

Instructions

1. Heat a large non-stick saucepan and spray with the cooking spray. Add the beef, a handful at a time, and cook for about 2-3 minutes over a high heat until sealed and browned.
2. Add the paprika, onion and garlic and cook, stirring for 1-2 minutes, then add the carrot, pepper, tomatoes and stock. Cover and cook over a very low heat for 1 ½ hours, or until the meat is very tender. Check the liquid level occasionally, adding a little water if needed.
3. Blend the cornflour with 2 tablespoons of cold water, then add to the goulash and stir until thickened. Season to taste.
4. Serve the goulash with 2 teaspoons of crème fraiche per portion, garnished with the chopped parsley.

Cook’s tip: If you like your food spicy, add a little more paprika.

Try this: Use the same weight of skinless boneless chicken breasts for 6 ProPoints values per serving but reduce the cooking time to 1 hour.

 

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