Busters Recipes

Crockpot Broccoli and Beef Pasta

2 cups broccoli florets
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1/2 tsp dried basil leaves
1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves
1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves
1 14 1/2-oz Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
1 10-oz. can beef broth
1 lb lean ground beef or beef strips
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbs tomato paste
2 cups cooked rotini pasta
3-oz. shredded Cheddar cheese or grated Parmesan cheese

Combine beef and garlic in large nonstick skillet cook over high heat 6 to 8 minutes
or until meat is no longer pink, breaking meat apart with wooden spoon. Strain in
a colander to remove excess fat and drippings. Add beef mixture to slow cooker.
Layer broccoli, onion, basil, oregano, thyme, tomatoes, tomato paste and beef broth
in the stoneware. Cover cook on Low 6-8 hours. Serve over pasta and sprinkle cheese
on top.

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