SLOW-COOKER BEEF RAGOUT ON POLENTA

Slow-Cooker Beef Ragout on Polenta image

Come home to relish this slow-cooked beef ragout served over polenta - a perfect Italian-style dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 8h20m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 medium bell pepper (any color), chopped (1 cup)
2 medium carrots, chopped (1 cup)
1 lb beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 jar (14 oz) tomato pasta sauce
1 package (24 oz) polenta, cut into 10 slices

Steps:

Spray 4- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, layer all ingredients in order listed, except polenta.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
About 10 minutes before serving, heat polenta as directed on package. Arrange 2 warm polenta slices on each individual serving plate. Top each with about 1 cup beef mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 4 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 870 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g