Italian beef & lentil slow cooker stew

By á-45581

Ingredients

• 1 small uncooked onion chopped
• 1 garlic clove minced
• 1 large zucchini diced
• 1 lb 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 cups canned beef broth
• 1 tsp table salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup fresh , slivered basil

Preparation

Step 1

place all ingredients, except basil, in a 5 quart or larger slow cooker, stir well. cook on low setting for 6 to 7 hrs
remove cover, stir in basil. cover & cook on low seting for 5 min