talian Beef and Lentil Slow-Cooker Stew

Ingredients

	1 small uncooked onion(s), chopped
	1 clove(s) (medium) garlic clove(s), minced
	1 large uncooked zucchini, diced
	16 oz uncooked lean beef round, cut into 1-inch chunks, or 1 pound
	1/2 tsp dried oregano, crushed
	14 1/2 oz canned diced tomatoes, undrained
	1 Tbsp canned tomato paste
	3/4 cup(s) dry lentils
	4 cup(s) canned beef broth
	1 tsp table salt
	1/4 tsp black pepper
	1/4 cup(s) basil, fresh, slivered

Instructions

• Place all ingredients, except basil, in a 5-quart or larger slow cooker; stir well. Cook on LOW setting for 6 to 7 hours.
  
• Remove cover; stir in basil. Cover and cook on LOW setting for 5 minutes more. Yields about 1 1/2 cups per serving.