Beef Stew

Directions

1. 1
   Brown the stew meat in olive oil.
2. 2
   Add onion and simmer 2 minutes.
3. 3
   Put all ingredients (except rice) in crock-pot.
4. 4
   Cook for 4 to 5 hours.
5. 5
   One hour before time to eat, add the rice.
6. 6
   I only use 1/2 cup rice so that there will be more liquid.
7. 7
   Use the liquid from the olives.
8. 8
   I never add any extra salt.
9. 9
   This stew freezes very well.
10. 10
    I freeze small containers for later meals.