Slow Cooker Beef and Mushrooms

One of my favorite meals as a kid, I now make this for my family. It is easy to throw together, and tastes great!

Step: 1

Combine the stew meat, mushroom soup, mushrooms with their liquid, and onion soup mix in the crock of a slow cooker. Pour in red wine, if desired. Season with pepper.

Step: 2

Cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours, or on High for 4 to 6 hours.

Step: 3

In the last half hour of cooking time, bring the rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.

Per Serving: 517 calories; protein 33.1g; carbohydrates 33g; fat 26.2g; cholesterol 101.7mg; sodium 934mg.