Ingredients
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2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
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1 large red onion, chopped coarsely
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1 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped
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1 zucchini, small, peeled, coarsely chopped
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1 red bell pepper, sweet, small, coarsely chopped
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3 cups beef broth
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1 tablespoon vinegar, balsamic
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2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
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28 ounces tomatoes, diced, plain, canned
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1 teaspoon sugar, white
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1 bay leaf, fresh
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1 sprig thyme, fresh
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1 teaspoon oregano, fresh
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1/2 cup orzo pasta
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24 small meatballs, frozen
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2 large carrots, sliced
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1/2 cup green beans, cut into thirds
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1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated, garnish
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1 large potato, diced
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1 shallot, large, finely chopped
Instructions
- Fry the onion, garlic and shallots in butter for 5 minutes.
- Add the zucchini and red pepper to the onion mixture and fry for an additional 5 minutes.
- Pour the fried vegetables into your crock pot and add all the remaining ingredients.
- Cook on low heat all day.
- When ready to serve garnish with parmesan cheese and enjoy.