Hungry Man Crockpot Stew

INGREDIENTS:

1 pound lean ground beef, turkey, or sausage
1 medium onion, sliced
2 cups diced or thinly sliced carrots
3 red or russet potatoes, in 1" chunks (I used what I had - Yukon Gold)
1 can (16 oz.) dark red kidney beans, drained
1/4 cup uncooked white long-grain rice, not instant
1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
4 cups water
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

DIRECTIONS:

Brown meat with onion, drain and pour in greased 3.5 to 5-quart slow cooker that's been sprayed with non-stick. 

Combine remaining ingredients in slow cooker.  Cover and cook on low heat about 5-6 hours or until potatoes and rice are tender.  (Check on the progress after 4 hours because crock pots vary.)  Makes about 8 servings.