Easy Slow Cooker "bra-Talian" Beef Stew

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: 4 hrs 10 mins
• 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.