Enjoy this easy beef recipe for a warm winter meal. Beef is an excellent source of protein, iron and zinc.

 

Cooking time: 12 hours Ingredients: Yield: 6 servings • 1 1/2 pounds boneless beef round or chuck shoulder steak, cut 1/4 inch thick • 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper • 1/2 cup medium picante sauce • 3/4 cup finely chopped carrots • 1/4 cup catsup • 3/4 cup finely chopped onion • 1 T vinegar • 1/2 cup water • 12 oz bow-tie pasta, cooked • 1/2 cup finely chopped celery

	The night before:
	Prepare vegetables, combine with picante sauce, catsup and vinegar. Refrigerate in a sealed container.
	Trim fat from beef and cut into 6 pieces. Wrap and refrigerate.
	In the morning:
	Transfer steaks to crockpot, top with vegetable mixture.
	Cover and cook on low for 12-11 hrs.
	Thicken by adding 1 Tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 Tbsp. water.
	Serve over cooked pasta. Serves 6.

Source: Kansas Beef Council