Slow-Cooker Italian Smothered Steak
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Slow-Cooker Italian Smothered Steak a try. One serving contains 487 calories, 39g of protein, and 25g of fat. This recipe serves 6. This recipe covers 22% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have zucchini, cheese-filled tortellini, onion, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the pepper you could follow this main course with the Easy Peppermint Dessert as a dessert. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for valentin day. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 9 hours and 30 minutes.
Instructions
Cut beef into 6 serving-size pieces; sprinkle with seasoned salt and pepper.
Layer beef and onion in 3- to 4-quart slow cooker.
Pour pasta sauce over top.
Cover and cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.
About 20 minutes before serving, stir in tortellini and zucchini. Increase heat setting to High. Cover and cook 15 to 20 minutes or until tortellini are tender.
Recommended wine: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir
Steak works really well with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Noir. After all, beef and red wine are a classic combination. Generally, leaner steaks go well with light or medium-bodied reds, such as pinot noir or merlot, while fattier steaks can handle a bold red, such as cabernet sauvingnon. The Peju Province Merlot with a 4.5 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 38 dollars per bottle.
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Peju Province Merlot
Deep ruby in color, the 2016 Merlot offers fragrant, layered aromas of juicy pomegranate, baking spice, and a hint of cedar. Lush fruits of cherry and blackberry envelop the palate. Soft hints of toasted almond and vanilla culminate with an elegant finish. Delicious now, this Merlot will continue to mature for the next 6-8 years.Blend: 95% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Petit Sirah