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Italian Beef & Lentil Slow-Cooker Stew




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Recipe Introduction


POINTS® Value: 4
Servings: 6
Preparation Time: 25 min
Cooking Time: 420 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy

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.


List of Ingredients





Ingredients

* 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

Instructions

* 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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