Easy Slow Cooker "bra-Talian" Beef Stew

Submitted by Marcinho Savant

"A simple filling comforting one dish beef and pasta stew with a tomato based sauce. Invented it this evening with contents of freezer and pantry. Using some of my favorite ingredients from Brasilian and Italian cuisine."

 

• Ready In: 4hrs 10mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 4 beef eye round
• 3 large minced garlic cloves
• 1 large onion, peeled and sectioned
• 1 (14 ounce) bag frozen stew vegetables (Broccoli,Carrot, Zucchini for example)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 (16 ounce) jar tomato basil pasta sauce
• 1 lb penne pasta
• 24 ounces water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons palm oil (Dende oil, or to taste)

directions

1. Turn on slow cooker setting it to 5 hours on low. Add olive oil to bottom of slow cooker and place 4 steaks in as well.
2. proceed to place the ingredients into the cooker in order.
3. Add small amounts of water until the Penne is nearly covered.