Easy Italian Dinner For The Crock Pot Recipe

Name: Easy Italian Dinner For The Crock Pot
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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 4 1/2 cups mashed potatoes (your choice) or 4 1/2 cups polenta (your choice); grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

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 4 1/2 cups mashed potatoes (your choice) or 4 1/2 cups polenta (your choice)
grated parmesan cheese

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.

830

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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), and more.

Yes, Easy Italian Dinner For The Crock Pot falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Easy Italian Dinner For The Crock Pot

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