Mediterranean Beef Stew (Crock Pot!)

I found this recipe in my Cooking Light in 15 minutes Cookbook! Posted for 2005 Zaar World Tour.

• Ready In: 5 hrs 5 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  zucchini, cut into bite size pieces
• 3⁄4 lb beef stew meat, trimmed and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 2 (14 1/2ounce) cans diced tomatoes with basil oregano and garlic, undrained
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 2  inches cinnamon sticks

Directions

1. Place zucchini in bottom of a slow cooker.
2. Add beef and remaining ingredients.
3. Cover with lid, and cook on high heat setting for 5 hours or until meat is tender, or cover and cook on high heat setting for 1 hour; reduce to low heat setting, cook 7 hours.
4. Remove and discard cinnamon stick before serving!