Ingredients

1

medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

1

medium bell pepper (any color), chopped (1 cup)

2

medium carrots, chopped (1 cup)

1

lb beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes

1/2

teaspoon black pepper

1

jar (14 oz) tomato pasta sauce

1

package (24 oz) polenta, cut into 10 slices

Preparation

Spray 4- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, layer all ingredients in order listed, except polenta.

Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.

About 10 minutes before serving, heat polenta as directed on package. Arrange 2 warm polenta slices on each individual serving plate. Top each with about 1 cup beef mixture.