RICE BEEF STEW

1 onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

3 1/2 cups peeled, cubed potatoes

1 1/2 cups chopped cabbage

3 carrots, peeled and sliced

1/4 cup uncooked long-grain white rice

1 pound beef, trimmed of fat and cut into small bite-size pieces

1 1/2 cups beef broth

3/4 cup red wine or water

1/4 cup ketchup

1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme

1 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

1/4 teaspoon pepper

 

In a slow cooker or crockpot, combine the onion, garlic, potatoes, cabbage, carrots, rice, and beef.

In bowl, stir together broth, wine or water, ketchup, thyme, chili powder, dry mustard, and pepper.

Pour mixture over meat and vegetables and mix together.

Cover cooker and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.

 

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