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Mediterranean Medley

Ingredients

2.2 lb	1 kg	Sirloin, cubed*
2 tbsp	25 mL	olive oil
1	1	onion, chopped
5	5	garlic cloves, chopped
2 tsp	10 mL	hot red pepper, crushed
1	1	EACH: red, yellow, or orange pepper, chopped
1	1	zucchini, sliced
4 c	1 L	crushed tomatoes (fresh or canned)
2 tbsp	25 mL	fresh oregano, chopped
30	30	black olives
2	2	artichoke hearts, 14 oz (398 mL) cans, drained and quartered
		pasta of choice
		salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Heat oil and sauté beef until browned and cooked through; set aside.
2. Sauté onion, garlic, crushed red pepper, assorted peppers and zucchini in oil for 5-6 minutes.
3. Add tomatoes and oregano; simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in olives, artichoke hearts and reserved beef; heat through and adjust seasonings.
4. Cook pasta according to instructions. Toss hot pasta with sauce prior to serving.

* Substitute with inside round or diced beef. After browning, braise beef with crushed tomatoes and seasonings until tender, approx. 1 1/2 hours, in covered pot. Add beef stock if necessary during cooking time. Add sautéed vegetables, olives and artichoke hearts during the last 20 minutes of cooking.

Servings: 10