Slow Cooker Pulled Beef

Name: Slow Cooker Pulled Beef
Ingredients: 1.4 kg gravy beef; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tsp ground cumin; 2 tsp smoked paprika; 2 tsp ground coriander; 1 to 2 tsp chilli powder (optional); 1 tsp salt and pepper; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 400g can diced tomatoes; 400g can kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 to 1½ cups beef stock; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; Optional vege add-ins: 1 capsicum, diced; 1 carrot, grated; 1 can or a handful of frozen corn

So easy and so versatile. Spoon it over rice, mashed potato, pasta or polenta, or use it as a filling for tacos, quesadillas, burritos, sliders or baked potatoes. Serve with sour cream, grated cheese and fresh coriander.

By Julia Scott, NZ Registered Dietitian · 1 September 2025