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Welcome to this slow cooker/crockpot blog. I believe slow cookers are the best thing to happen to modern day cooks. I used mine often when I worked outside the home and continue to do so even in retirement. It is so nice to put food on and forget about it. Slow cookers also allow us to cook many things we would normally have to use the oven for; what a relief in hot Texas weather! Some of these recipes are mine, many are ones I have collected over the years.

Thursday, November 4, 2021

BEEF-MOSTACCIOLI STEW

1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat
1 to 2 tablespoons canola oil
1 can (16-oz)diced tomatoes
1 cup sliced onion
3/4 cup chopped carrot
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
pinch of black pepper
1 cup (uncooked) mostaccioli
Shredded mozzarella cheese for garnish

In a large skillet heat the canola oil. Brown the meat in the oil; drain off any excess fat.

In a slow cooker or crock-pot, layer the carrots, celery, onion, and tomatoes. Place the browned meat over the vegetables.

In a small bowl, combine the water, salt, paprika, chili powder, and pepper; mix together well. Pour the mixture over the meat in the cooker. Cover the cooker and cook on high setting for 4 hours or low setting for 8 hours.

Cook the mostaccioli according to the package directions; drain well. Stir the cooked mostaccioli into the stew in the cooker. When serving, sprinkle mozzarella over the top of the stew.

Yield: 4 to 6 servings
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