Crock Pot Stew

Course :	Beef
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	6

Ingredients:

1	large	onion -- finely chopped
2	cloves	garlic
1	pound	boiling potatoes -- peeled or unpeeled -- cut in 3/4 inch cubes
1 1/2	cups	cabbage -- coarsely shredded
1	large	carrot -- peeled and sliced
1/4	cup	long-grain rice -- uncooked
1	pound	beef round -- trimmed of all fat -- cut in bite-size pieces
1 1/2	cups	beef broth -- defatted, or bouillon
3/4	cup	red wine
1/4	cup	ketchup
2	teaspoons	light brown sugar -- packed
1/2	tablespoon	apple cider vinegar
1 1/2	teaspoons	dried thyme
1	teaspoon	chili powder
1/2	teaspoon	powdered mustard
1/4	teaspoon	black pepper

Preparation:

In large crock pot, 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 crock pot and cook 1 hour on high. Stir meat and vegetables into sauce, and cook an additional 6 1/2 to 8 hours on low.