Slow Cooked Lamb Casserole

Always eager to simplify while ensuring deliciousness, slow cooker meals consistently deliver winning results! With minimal preparation, this flavorful dish is highly adaptable and consistently turns out hearty and delectable. Although lamb, like other red meats, can be high in saturated fats, selecting the right cut is crucial. When chosen wisely, lamb is an excellent source of protein, and portion control remains important, especially when managing diabetes. Perfect for winter months, this slow-cooked lamb casserole is a family favorite, particularly because the meat becomes tender and easy to enjoy!

Ingredients

500g Lamb (diced)

2 x cans condensed tomato soup

1 x can diced tomatoes

3 carrots (chopped)

1 x can peas and corn

1 cup of water

1/2 onion (chopped)

2 tablespoons Worcestershire Source

2 tablespoons curry powder

2 garlic cloves (finely chopped)

Salt and Pepper to taste

Flour (for dusting the lamb)

Method

1. Dust lamb with flour and add to slow cooker

2. Add all other ingredients to slow cooker

3. Cook on low heat for 8-10 hours

4. Serve up!

   
   

   Conclusion

   
   

   Simple and delicious! We frequently enjoy this dish with polenta as the base. I've discussed polenta in earlier posts, and when included in a balanced diet, it serves as a complex carbohydrate, helping to maintain stable blood glucose levels rather than causing significant spikes. Remember, moderation is key, and this is how the meal would typically be enjoyed.

   
   

   

   
   

   Each of my children has their own preferences for eating meat and vegetables: my 2-year-old specifically enjoys peas and corn, while the others favor steamed broccoli and carrots. However, this is how I'll arrange the plate for my husband, who is managing diabetes and will gladly eat whatever is served!

This real life post meal reading through the night shows that glucose levels remained steady still the morning when a high carbohydrate breakfast was consumed. Staying active is crucial for everyone's health, especially when managing diabetes. And guess what? A fantastic game of golf can do wonders!

The morning after enjoying this meal with more of less stable glucose levels overnight, we hit the golf course with excitement! As you can see, glucose levels soared and then stabilized perfectly during the round. It's common to snack on carbohydrates right before teeing off to avoid a hypo while playing. While we're still fine-tuning this process, we've made fantastic progress with a much-improved regime lately!. According to a 2024 study, consuming high carbohydrates during a golf game might not only help maintain glucose levels but also keep fatigue at bay! Check it out here! (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11643583/)

After peaking to around 16 mmols, levels decreased during the morning round

The world of diabetes is always on the move, and there's an exciting wealth of knowledge to explore! Since my studies in 2022—just three years ago—there have been incredible advancements! Staying consistent with diet and food consumption is an area where we can make mindful choices every single day. :)

P.S Management of the glucose levels in relation to breakfast consumption (type and time) will feature in an upcoming post! Stay tuned :)