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| cured boneless ham: 1.5 lbs |
| onions (chopped): 1 cup |
| red sweet peppers (chopped): 1 cup |
| canned red tomatoes: 14.5 oz |
| soup - beef broth: 14 oz |
| red wine: 1/4 cup |
| dry tapioca mix: 0.5 oz |
| Italian seasoning: 1 tsp |
| salt: 1/4 tsp |
| garlic: 2 cloves |
| Polenta : 8 cups |
| spinach: 2 cups |
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1. Trim fat from meat. Cut meat into 1-1/2- to 2-inch pieces. In a 3- 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker, combine meat, onion, and sweet pepper. Stir in undrained tomatoes, broth, red wine, tapioca, Italian seasoning, salt, and garlic.
2. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 7 to 8 hours or on high-heat setting for 3-1/2 to 4 hours.
3. Meanwhile, prepare polenta according to package directions.
4. Just before serving, if desired, stir spinach into stew. Serve stew with polenta. If desired, sprinkle each serving with Parmesan cheese. Makes 4 servings.