Slow Cooker Creamy Garlic Pepper Beef

Slow Cooker Creamy Garlic Pepper Beef is a delicious and nutritious dish that’s perfect for those seeking a healthy, low-calorie meal option. This recipe combines tender beef strips with a rich, creamy garlic sauce, making it an ideal choice for meal prep or a tasty midweek dinner. With only 541 calories per serving (including rice), it’s a protein-packed meal that doesn’t compromise on flavour.

To make this dish even healthier, consider using lean beef cuts and light cream cheese. The slow cooking process ensures the meat remains tender while keeping the calorie count low. By incorporating vegetables like spinach, you can boost the nutritional value without adding significant calories.

How can I meal prep with Slow Cooker Creamy Garlic Pepper Beef?

Slow Cooker Creamy Garlic Pepper Beef is excellent for meal prep:

• Cook a large batch at the beginning of the week
• Portion into airtight containers
• Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
• For longer storage, freeze portions for up to 3 months
• Reheat gently in a microwave or on the stovetop, adding a splash of broth if needed

Can I make Slow Cooker Creamy Garlic Pepper Beef dairy-free?

While the original recipe uses cream cheese and Parmesan, you can create a dairy-free version by substituting cream cheese with dairy-free alternatives like cashew cream or coconut cream. You can replace the Parmesan with nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavour and use a dairy-free butter or olive oil instead of regular butter.

What sides pair well with Slow Cooker Creamy Garlic Pepper Beef?

• White or brown rice
• Pasta
• Mashed or roasted potatoes
• Steamed vegetables like broccoli or green beans
• Crusty bread or garlic bread
• Fresh, crisp side salad

For a step by step guide on how to make this recipe, you can take a look at my TikTok below. And for more low calorie slow cooker recipes like this, you can pick up a copy of my new book Six Ingredient Slow Cooker today.

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Slow Cooker Creamy Garlic Pepper Beef 🥩 Serves 4 (541 cals including rice)    Easy, delicious and the perfect midweek meal with plenty of lunch leftovers. This creamy garlic sauce with a kick will go well with rice, pasta or even potatoes.    Ingredients:    – 800g stir fry beef strips    – 1 tsp Salt    – 1 tsp Black Pepper + extra if you like – 1.5 tsp Garlic Powder or lots of fresh garlic – 2 tsp Paprika   – 1 tsp Chilli Flakes   – 1 tsp oregano or parsley – 25g Light Butter – add more if you like – 350ml beef stock   – 150g Light Cream Cheese, I used Philly – 40g Grated Parmesan   – Handful Spinach     Serve with:   135g Cooked White Rice    Season with Oregano & Chilli Flakes      Method:      1.  Dump the beef strips, dry seasonings, beef stock, butter, cornflour into the slowcooker and cook on high for 3-4 or low for 7-8 hours.      2. Once cooked, add your cream cheese, parmesan and spinach and give it a good stir until nice and combined.  Add cornflour mixed with water if the sauce needs thickened   3. Serve with some cooked rice and season with some oregano and chilli flakes before serving. Enjoy!     #steak #steaklover #beef #beefsteak #beefrecipe #peppersteak #highprotein #healthyrecipes #mealprep #easyrecipes #weightloss #lowcalorie #fitness #foodie #eathealthy #healthymeals #lunch #organised #worklunch #slowcooker #slowcookerrecipes #crockpotrecipes #crockpot #organised #organising #budget #budgeting #easymeals #easyrecipes #slimmingfriendly #sw #healthy #tiktok #foryou #fyp #fypage

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