An easy pork and chickpea stew that looks as though you slaved over it all afternoon but it stew carrots takes 30 minutes! Full of hearty flavour and everything all in one pot!

See the tip at the bottom of the recipe for how to make a veggie version, too. Each serving provides 279 kcal, 22g protein, 18. Stews are great for freezing, so it always pays to make double the quantity you need and keep another portion for later. Store in the freezer in an airtight container for up to a month. Stews were made to use up cheaper cuts of meat like brisket, shoulder, shin, neck – any braising or stewing cuts. Cook beef or lamb cuts for 3 hours on a low heat to ensure that they are really tender.

The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking. A star rating of 0 out of 5. Make this hearty traditional Jewish stew in your slow cooker. Try an alternative to root veg in stews, with pumpkin. Make this delicately spiced stew ahead of time for last-minute gatherings.