Slow Cooked Bell Peppers With Bay Leaves And Oregano Food

SLOW-COOKED BELL PEPPERS WITH BAY LEAVES AND OREGANO

Steps:

• Place a rack in middle of oven and preheat to 350°F. Toss bell peppers, garlic, oregano, bay leaves, oil, and salt in a shallow 2-qt. baking dish to combine.
• Turn garlic cut side down, then roast vegetables, tossing 2 or 3 times, until golden brown, very tender, and edges are crisp, 80-90 minutes. Let cool slightly, then add vinegar and toss to coat.

SLOW COOKED TENDER ITALIAN BEEF

Steps:

• Place chuck roast in a slow cooker.
• Combine beef broth, basil, oregano, onion, salt, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, bay leaves and pepper.
• Pour over roast.
• Cook on low 8 to 9 hours.
• Serve as a roast, or slice or shred meat and serve with rolls for sandwiches.
• Garnish with pepperoncini if desired.

SLOW-ROASTED BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• Heat broiler. Toss peppers with 2 Tbsp. oil on a rimmed baking sheet to coat and arrange cut side down. Broil, rotating baking sheet halfway through, until skin is blackened, 12-14 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 200°F and continue to roast peppers until very soft but not mushy, about 1 hour. Let cool slightly, then scrape off and discard skins. Cut peppers lengthwise into 1/2"-wide strips.
• Whisk lemon juice, jam, vinegar, and 4 Tbsp. oil in a medium bowl. If fig jam is very coarse, use a fork to mash into smaller pieces; season dressing with salt. Mix in peppers; taste and season well with salt. Toss to coat.
• Just before serving, mix in oregano and drizzle generously with more oil.
• Peppers (without oregano) can be made 2 days ahead. Cover; chill.