Easy Italian Dinner For The Crock Pot - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

Trim fat from meat; cut meat into 1-inch cubes.
In a 3 1/2 to 4-quart crock pot, combine meat, onion chunks, and bell pepper pieces.
In medium bowl, combine spaghetti sauce, garlic,1/2 teaspoon of salt, oregano, and black pepper; mix and pour over the meat and vegetables.
Cover and cook on low setting for 9 to 10 hours or on high for 4 1/2 to 5 hours.
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.