Last week saw the bright autumn days disappear for some very cool weather. This week’s menu plan reflects this change and sees a move to hearty warm meals. A particular favourite with my children which we had last week, is Beef Stroganoff. I also like it because I can quickly prepare all the ingredients, place it in the slow cooker, forget about it and it is ready by the time dinner hour has rocked around.

The recipe below can be used without a slow cooker though. Simply follow the instructions and instead of cooking in the slow cooker, cook in a moderate oven for a minimum of 1.5 hours.

Beef Stroganoff Slow Cooker Recipe

Ingredients:

• 500 grams diced beef
• 2 tablespoons plain flour
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1.5 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 large potatoes, cubed 1cm x 1cm
• 3 large carrots, sliced thinly
• 1 cup beef stock
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 300 mls sour cream

Instructions:

1. Toss the meat in flour. If the meat is in a plastic bag, I just add the flour to the bag and shake with some vigour.
   Heat oil in frying pan and brown the meat.
2. Once browned, transfer meat to the slow cooker and then add all ingredients with the exception of the sour cream.
3. Place lid on and cook on Auto/Low for 8-10 hours or High for 4-5 hours.
4. In the last 30 minutes add sour cream and stir in thoroughly.
5. Serve with rice or pasta.

I have been blogging for over a year now, so I have previously posted the seasonal fruit and vegetables for May. Click here if you want to see what is in season.

Have you tried Beef Stroganoff in the Slow Cooker?

Our Family Menu Plan for this week.

Baking:Chocolate Balls

Monday: Sausages And Steamed Vegetables

Tuesday: Left Overs

Wednesday: Spaghetti Bolognaise

Thursday: Roast Vegetable Lasagne

Friday: Tuna Rice

Saturday: Tacos

Sunday: Lamb Chops With Steamed Vegetables

If you like the look of this family menu plan, then you might like to use The Planning With Kids Free Menu Planner. With the menu planner you can select your meals for the week and print our your own shopping list.

If you would like to have one of your recipes added to the menu planner database, just be one of the first two people to leave a link or actual recipe in the comments section on my regular Menu Plan Monday Post. I will add it to the database and then email to let you know it has been included.

For more menu planning ideas head on over to Laura’s place at “I’m an Organizing Junkie“.

Tags: beef, slow cooker, winter