Beef Stew With Tomatoes and Rice without broth

1 cup sun-dried tomato 1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat 4 medium red potatoes (about 1 1/2 lbs) 1 medium onion , diced 3 garlic cloves , diced 8 ounces carrots 2 cups[...]

2 slices bacon (or turkey bacon) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2 lbs lean top round steaks , cut into 1-inch cubes 1 1/2 cups chopped onions 1 cup long grain[...]

1 cup sundried tomatoes not oil-packed 1 1/2 pounds beef 12 each new potatoes * 1 medium onion in 8 wedges 8 ounces baby carrots about 30 2 cups water 1 1/2[...]