Classic Crock Pot with pork, zucchini and peppers

Ingredients for 6 servings:

• 1,500 g pork goulash
• 3 bell peppers, red and green, diced
• 2 large onions, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped or squeezed
• 400 ml tomato sauce, seasoned
• 250 ml chicken broth, seasoned
• 1 tsp, chopped basil, dried
• 1 tsp, stripped thyme, dried
• ½ tsp chili powder
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tbsp brandy or sherry (dry), optional
• 2 m.-large zucchini, diced
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 3 tbsp water
• Salt and pepper, from the mill

Instructions

Working time approx. 25 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 4 hours; Total time approx. 4 hours 25 minutes

a recipe for the crockpot (slow cooker)

This recipe is designed for a 6.5 L Crock Pot (CP). First, add the pork goulash, bell peppers, onion, and garlic to the CP. Sprinkle with the spices (basil, thyme, chili, bay leaf) and mix briefly. Then pour in the chicken broth, tomato sauce, and brandy, if desired. Cover and cook on high for about 3 hours. Then add the zucchini, stir, and let simmer for another hour. About 15 minutes before the end of the cooking time, combine the cornstarch with the water until smooth and thicken the dish. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with pasta.