Hearty Tuscan Style Pepperoni Stew

🧂 Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground Beef

  (or turkey, venison, etc)
• 4 oz pepperoni slices

  (cut into quarters)
• 8 oz fresh mushrooms

  (sliced)
• 1 large green pepper

  (diced finely)
• 1 bunch scallions

  (washed & thinly sliced)
• 1 Tbs Minced garlic

  (about 3 cloves)
• 1 tsp Olive oil
• 1- 6 oz can Tomato Paste
• 28 oz Crushed Tomatoes

  (canned undrained)
• 4 cup Chicken Broth

  (about 2 cans)
• 1 tsp Dried Basil

  (or 1 Tbs Fresh chopped)
• 1 tsp Dried Oregano

  (or 1 Tbs Fresh chopped)
• 1 tsp Freshly ground Black Pepper
• Optional: Fresh Shredded Parmesan and Mozzarella Cheeses

Instructions

• 1 Brown the ground meat in a large skillet, over medium heat, until no longer
  pink, carefully drain any excess grease.
• 2 Add the bell pepper and scallions to the hot pan, sauteing for about a minute.
• 3 Add the minced garlic, basil, oregano, and black pepper, stirring well to
  incorporate the spices evenly throughout the mixture.
• 4 Add the crushed tomatoes, chicken stock/broth, tomato paste, and quartered
  pepperoni, stirring well until thoroughly mixed.
• 5 Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer about 25 minutes, stirring
  occasionally.
• 6 Add the fresh mushrooms, cook an additional 3-5 minutes until mushrooms. Remove
  from heat, let sit 5 minutes, then serve with freshly grated cheeses and hot
  garlic breadsticks.
• 7 Brown the ground meat in a large skillet, over medium heat, until no longer
  pink, carefully draining any excess grease; Add the green onions and bell pepper
  and saute for about a minute.
• 8 Add the minced garlic, basil, oregano, and black pepper, stirring well to
  incorporate the spices evenly throughout the mixture. Pour the seasoned meat
  mixture into the slow cooker and add the remaining ingredients, stirring well.
• 9 Cook on low for 4-6 hours.

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