Easy Italian Dinner for the Crock Pot |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 600 Minutes |
Ready In: 605 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This is one of my favorite crock pot recipes. It can be easily doubled. Cooking time will depend on if you set the crock pot on high or low. Ingredients:
2 1/2 lbs boneless beef chuck roast |
2 medium onions, cut into 1 inch pieces |
1 large red sweet bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces |
1 (14 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce (your choice) |
1 teaspoon minced garlic |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed |
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper |
2 medium zucchini, cut into 3/4 inch pieces |
4 1/2 cups hot cooked spaghetti (your choice) or 4 1/2 cups mashed potatoes (your choice) or 4 1/2 cups polenta (your choice) |
grated parmesan cheese |
Directions:
1. Trim fat from meat; cut meat into 1-inch cubes.
2. In a 3 1/2 to 4-quart crock pot, combine meat, onion chunks, and bell pepper pieces.
3. In medium bowl, combine spaghetti sauce, garlic,1/2 teaspoon of salt, oregano, and black pepper; mix and pour over the meat and vegetables.
4. Cover and cook on low setting for 9 to 10 hours or on high for 4 1/2 to 5 hours.
5. If using the low setting, turn to high and add the zucchini; stir well. Cover and cook for 15 minutes more. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve over hot spaghetti, mashed potatoes or polenta. Sprinkle with cheese.
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