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Brown the steaks in a pan first. Cut them into cubes and roll them in flour. Stick them in the crock pot on high with 3 cups of cold water, one cup of red wine (make it good because you have to drink the rest while you're waiting for a few hours), chopped veggies (carrots, onions, potatoes), tablespoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, 5 or 6 garlic cloves, and a bay leaf if you have one. Once it starts bubbling, stir it and turn it to low for about 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally. Season it again according to taste. Great beef stew.
... I think I'll make some stew and then try the rice dish and maybe get the stuff to make some other Asian dishes with thin sliced steaks! ...