Recipe #229.
                                                     Steak Pepper and Rice Soup

1 1/2 Pounds Round Steak; cut into small strips.
1/2 Onion; chopped.
1/2 Green Pepper; sliced.
1-2 Cloves of Garlic; chopped.
Small amount of Olive Oil for browning.
1 Can Low-Sodium Diced Tomatoes.
1 Large Can or Bottle Low-Sodium V-8 Juice.
1 Can or Bottle of Water.; plus more if needed to make the Crock-Pot at least 3/4 full.
1 Cup Instant Brown Rice.

Brown the Steak, in the oil.
Add in the Onion, Green Pepper and Garlic.
Saute together with the Steak.
Transfer into the Crock-pot with a slotted spoon.
Add in all of the other ingredients except the Rice.
Stir together well.
Cover and cook on Low for 8-10 hours or on High for 4-5 hours.
Add in the Rice during last 1-2 hours of cooking time.