BROCCOLI AND BEEF PASTA
2 cups broccoli florets
1 med. onion, thinly sliced
1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves
1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1/2 tsp. 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 tbsp. 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 6-8 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, breaking meat apart with wooden spoon; drain.  Add beef mixture to Crock-Pot slow cooker.  Layer broccoli, onion, basil, oregano, thyme, tomatoes, tomato paste and beef broth in crockpot.  Cover and cook on Low 6-8 hours.  Serve over pasta and sprinkle with cheese on top.
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