Mediterranean Roasted Potatoes For Clay Cooker Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN ROASTED POTATOES AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425*. Spray large shallow metal roasting pan with non-stick spray.
• Cut potatoes into 1 1/2-inch chunks; place in pan. Toss with 1 tablespoon oil.
• Bake 10 minutes.
• Cut bell peppers into chunks, (I like strips), cut onion through core and into wedges.
• Add peppers and onion to pan. Drizzle remaining 1 1/2 teaspoon oil over vegetables; sprinkle with garlic, salt and black pepper. Toss well to coat.
• Return to oven; bake 20 minutes longer or until vegetables are brown and tender, stirring once.
• Transfer to large serving bowl. Drizzle vinegar over vegetables, toss well to coat.
• Add basil ; toss again. Serve warm.

SLOW-COOKER MEDITERRANEAN POT ROAST

Steps:

• Spray 12-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Cook beef in skillet about 5 minutes, turning once, until brown. Sprinkle with salt, Italian seasoning and garlic; remove from skillet.
• Place beef, seasoned side up, in 4-to 5-quart slow cooker. Spread tomatoes and olives over roast. Add broth and onions.
• Cover and cook on low heat setting 5 to 6 hours or until beef is tender.
• Remove beef from slow cooker; cover and let stand 15 minutes. Slice beef; serve with beef juice and onions from slow cooker. Note: This recipe was tested in slow cookers with heating elements in the side and bottom of the cooker, not in cookers that stand only on a heated base. For slow cookers with just a heated base, follow the manufacturer's directions for layering ingredients and choosing a temperature.

MEDITERRANEAN POT ROAST DINNER

Steps:

• Place potatoes and carrots in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Sprinkle flour over all surfaces of roast. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown roast on all sides. Place over vegetables., Add mushrooms, celery, onion, olives and 1/4 cup parsley to slow cooker. In a small bowl, mix remaining ingredients; pour over top., Cook, covered, on low 8-10 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender. Remove beef. Stir remaining parsley into vegetables. Serve beef with vegetables.

MEDITERRANEAN POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes and onion in a large mixing bowl.
• Add oil, garlic, herbs, paprika and seasoning. Toss well.
• Arrange in oven proof dish.
• Pour over stock.
• Bake in 180 Degrees C oven for 1 hour.