Slow Cooker Borscht

Ingredients

• 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 4 beets, peeled and chopped
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup baby carrots, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups beef broth, or more
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried dill weed
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 cups shredded green cabbage
• 1 cup sour cream, as garnish