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Photo by Stephanie Knewasser<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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From the kitchen of Jaime Barkwell<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cut into bite size pieces:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 pkg (about 1.6 lbs) Boneless beef chuck roast<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dust with flour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heat:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 Tbsp olive oil<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sear meat until nicely browned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do NOT discard pan drippings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Put meat in crockpot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add to pan with drippings, scrape up bits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 bag Minestrone Soup Vegetables (4 cups of Potatoes, zucchini, leeks, carrots, celery, onions & cabbage)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Season with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Salt and pepper<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saut\u00e9 a few minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add to crockpot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add to crockpot:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 carton (32 oz) Beef stock<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 can (14.5 oz) Italian-style diced tomatoes<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 pkg (24 oz) Seasoned tomato sauce<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cook 4 1\/2 \u2013 6 hours on high or 8-10 hours on low.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

30-45 minutes before serving add:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1\/2 \u2013 3\/4 c dry Ditalini pasta<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 can (15.5 oz) Garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 minutes before serving add:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 pkg (6 oz) Baby spinach<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NOTES<\/p>\n\n\n\n