Italian Beef and Lentil Slow Cooker Stew

Italian Beef and Lentil Slow Cooker Stew

Servings |  6 Preparation Time |  25 min Cooking Time |  420 min Level of Difficulty |  Easy soups |  This stew is a wonderful winter-warmer. You can also substitute 2 cups of fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch lengths, for the zucchini.

• 1 small onion(s), chopped
• 1 medium garlic clove(s), minced
• 1 large zucchini, diced
• 1 pound lean beef round, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano, crushed
• 14 1/2 oz canned diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 Tbsp canned tomato paste
• 3/4 cup dry lentils
• 4 cup canned beef broth
• 1 tsp table salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup basil, fresh, slivered

• Place all ingredients, except basil, in a 5-quart or larger slow cooker; stir well. Cook on LOW setting for 6 to 7 hours.
• Remove cover; stir in basil. Cover and cook on LOW setting for 5 minutes more. Yields about 1 1/2 cups per serving.

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