Crockpot Stew

Photo: flickr user _e.t

Ingredients

1 lrg onion finely chopped

2 cloves garlic minced

cup potatoes peeled, cut into ¾

cup cabbage coarsely shredded

1 lrg carrot peeled and sliced

cup long-grain white rice uncooked

1 pound round roast, trimmed cut 1" thick

cup fat-free beef broth

cup red wine

cup ketchup

2 teaspoons packed light brown sugar

tablespoon apple cider vinegar

teaspoon dried thyme leaves

1 teaspoon chili powder

teaspoon dry mustard

teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

In large crockpot, combine onion, garlic, potatoes, cabbage, carrot, and rice. Add meat. In 4-cup measure or similar bowl, stir together broth, wine, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, thyme, chili powder, mustard, and black pepper. Pour mixture over meat and vegetables. cover crockpot and cook 1 hour on hand. Stir meat and vegetables into sauce, and cook an additional 6-1/2 hours to 8 hours on low.

Description: "Here's a robust beef stew that includes both potatoes and rice. The potatoes add chunky texture. The rice helps thicken the flavourful sauce."