In the winter months, we love to start crockpot recipes that simmer all day.  Crockpots make grass fed beef cooking easy.  Since grass fed beef is so lean, one of the best ways to cook our beef is in a crockpot.  The slow cooking process tenderizes the beef and enhances the flavor.

Walking into our ranch home from the chill of the day with the smell of beef stew in the air brings immediate warmth.   Start this recipe in the morning and by the time you return home, dinner is ready.

Ground Beef and Rice

½ to ¾ pounds ground grassfed beef
1 large onion chopped
2 -3 garlic cloves, chopped
½ green pepper, chopped
1 hot pepper chopped (can use mild if prefer)
1 teaspoon cumin
Salt to taste
1 small can tomato paste and 1 small can sauce