Slow Cooker Mediterranean Beef With Artichokes Food

SLOW COOKER MEDITERRANEAN BEEF WITH ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook beef in the hot oil until browned, about 2 minutes per side.
• Transfer beef to a slow cooker. Cover with artichoke hearts, onion, and garlic. Pour in beef broth, tomato sauce, and diced tomatoes. Stir in olives, oregano, parsley, basil, cumin, bay leaf.
• Cook on Low until beef is tender, about 7 hours.

SLOW COOKER MEDITERRANEAN BEEF WITH ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook beef in the hot oil until browned, about 2 minutes per side.
• Transfer beef to a slow cooker. Cover with artichoke hearts, onion, and garlic. Pour in beef broth, tomato sauce, and diced tomatoes. Stir in olives, oregano, parsley, basil, cumin, bay leaf.
• Cook on Low until beef is tender, about 7 hours.

SLOW COOKER MEDITERRANEAN POT ROAST

Steps:

• Spray 12 inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium - high heat.
• Cook beef in skillet about 5 minutes, turn once till brown.
• Sprinkle with salt, Italian seasoning and garlic; remove from skillet.
• Place beef, seasoned side up in 4-5 quart slow cooker.
• Spread tomatoes and olives over roast.
• Add broth and onions.
• Cover and cook on low 5-6 hours till beef is tender.
• Remove beef from slow cooker; cover and let stand 15 minutes.
• Slice beef; serve with beef juice and onions from slow cooker.

GREEK-STYLE SLOW COOKER SAUSAGE AND ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Coat 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray.
• Season turkey with salt and sage; shape into 1 inch balls, add to skillet and brown on all sides, about 3 to 5 minutes; remove and place in 4 to 5 quart slow cooker.
• Add potatoes, frozen artichokes hearts, oregano, pepper and broth; cover and cook on high heat 5 to 6 hours.
• (note when layering the ingredients in your slow cooker, arrange the artichoke hearts near the top so they do not overcook. It isn't necessary to thaw the artichokes first).
• About 15 minutes before serving; spoon cornstarch into a cup, add 1 tablespoon of the slow cooker liquid and lemon juice; stir well.
• Stir into slow cooker, cover and cook on low heat for 15 minutes more.

BEEF WITH TOMATOES AND ARTICHOKES -- EASY ELEGANCE IN 30 MINUTES

Steps:

• Brown meat, onions, and garlic in a little olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven.
• Add tomatoes, artichoke hearts, basil, and salt.
• Bring to a boil then simmer 15-20 minutes or until beef and onions are fully cooked.
• Serve over rice or pasta, garnished with additional chopped basil if desired. Pass grated Parmesan at the table.
• A salad (I suggest the balsamic dressing from Recipe #213989 ), and, perhaps, a loaf of Italian or French bread will complete the meal nicely.

ARTICHOKE BEEF STEW

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. In a large skillet, brown beef in oil in batches., Transfer to a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker with a slotted spoon. Gradually add consomme to the pan, stirring to loosen browned bits. Stir in the onions, mushrooms, wine, garlic and dill. Pour over beef., Cover and cook for low for 7-8 hours or until tender. Stir in the artichokes; cook 30 minutes longer or until heated through. Serve with noodles.

SLOW-COOKER MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN STEW

Steps:

• Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with garlic salt, pepper and oregano. Cook chicken in oil 8 minutes, turning once, until brown on both sides; drain. Place chicken, tomatoes and artichokes in 4- to 4 1/2-quart slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on Low heat setting 5 to 6 hours.
• Cook couscous as directed on package. Stir olives into stew. To serve, spoon stew over couscous.