Tender Salsa Beef

This is my Mexican twist on comfort food. To keep the dinner kid-friendly, consider using a mild salsa.

—STACIE STAMPER NORTH WILKESBORO, NC

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PREP: 15 MIN. • COOK: 8 HOURS • MAKES: 8 SERVINGS

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1 ¹/₂ pounds beef stew meat, cut into ³/₄-inch cubes

2 cups salsa

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce

1 garlic clove, minced

4 cups hot cooked brown rice

In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the beef, salsa, brown sugar, soy sauce and garlic. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender. Using a slotted spoon, serve beef with rice.