Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



1
each
onion

finely chopped



2
each
garlic

cloves, minced



1
pound
potatoes

peeled or unpeeled, cut in 3/4 inch cubes



1 1/2
cup
cabbage

coarsely shredded



1
each
carrot

peeled, sliced



1/4
cup
rice

long-grain



1
pound
beef, round steak

trimmed of all fat, cut in bite-size pieces



1 1/2
cup
beef broth

defatted, or bouillon



3/4
cups
red wine





1/4
cup
ketchup





2
teaspoons
brown sugar

packed



1/2
tablespoon
cider vinegar





1 1/2
teaspoon
thyme leaves

dried



1
teaspoon
chili powder





1/2
teaspoon
dry mustard





1/4
teaspoon
black pepper

 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 High.  Stir meat and vegetables into sauce, and cook an additional 6 1/2 to 8 hours on low