*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           Sacramento Beef Pot

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Crockpot                         Beef

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   4      pounds        Roast
                        -- (beef blade or
                        chuck)
   1      medium        Onion -- sliced
   6      medium        Potatoes -- halved
   6      small         Zucchini -- sliced
   1                    Red pepper -- sliced in rings
   1      cup           Red wine or beef broth
   2      teaspoons     Salt
     1/4  teaspoon      Pepper
   1                    Bay leaf
   3      tablespoons   Flour
     1/3  cup           Cold water

  1.  Trim all excess fat from meat.  Brown beef in its own fat in a large 
 skillet; remove and set aside.  Drain all but 2 tablespoons fat from 
skillet.  Saute onion until soft in fat. 2.  Place  meat, sauteed onion, 
potato, azucchini, red pepper rings, wine, salt, pepper and bay leaf in 
slow cooker; cover. 3.  Cook on  low for 10 hours or on high for 5 hours, 
or until meat is tender when  pierced with a fork.  Place meat and 
vegetables on heated platter and keep  warm/ 4.  Turn heat control to 
high.  Combine flour and water in a cup;  pour into liqudi in slow cooker; 
cover.  Cook 15 minutes; pass sauce  separately in heated gravy boat.
 




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