February 1, 2008 by Scott.

Ingredients:
- 2 lbs cubed stewing beef
- ~15 baby carrots or more , halved
- 1/2 Cup dried minced onion
- 3 Large potatoes, cubed
- 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) tomato soup
- 1 soup can water
- 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons vinegar (any will do)
- pepper to taste

Directions:
Combine all ingredients in 3.5 to 5-quart slow cooker layering bottom with carrots and potatoes. Heat on high for 5-6 hours or low 10-12 hrs. Makes 4-6 servings.

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August 1, 2007 by admin.

Ingredients:

• 2 lb. lean beef (cubed)
• 1/4 c. oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 16 oz. tomato sauce
• 1 1/2 c. water
• 3 to 4 tbsp. mild chili powder (or to taste)
• 2 tbsp. cocoa
• 1 to 2 tsp. salt (or to taste)
• 2 tsp. oregano
• 1 tsp. cumin
• 2 tbsp. peanut butter
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• Optional: 1/2 tbsp. ground cayenne pepper for extra heat

Directions:

1. Brown meat in hot oil. 
2. Saute onion and garlic; add to the meat. 
3. Add all remaining ingredients and mix well. 
4. Cook over low heat uncovered, for 30 minutes or until slightly thickened. 
5. Cover and cook for 45 minutes longer. 

Serve with hot flour tortillas.

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