Recipe: Ground Beef, Rice, and Cabbage Hot Pot (crock pot)

GROUND BEEF, RICE, AND CABBAGE HOT POT

"For firm rice texture, don't overcook this full-bodied beef, cabbage, and rice combo."

1 pound ground round
2 cups finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups fat-free chicken broth (regular or reduced-sodium)
1/2 cup ketchup
3 cups shredded cabbage, coarse ribs excluded
1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels
1 large carrot, peeled and sliced
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Salt to taste, optional

In large skillet, combine ground round, onion and garlic. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until beef has changed color. Turn out meat mixture onto large plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess fat.

Transfer meat mixture to crock pot. Add remaining ingredients except salt to crock pot. Stir well.

Cover crock pot and cook on LOW setting 5 1/2 to 6 hours or until rice is cooked and flavors are well blended.

Remove and discard bay leaf. Add salt, if desired.

Makes 7 servings
Source: Skinny One-Pot Meals by Ruth Glick