Crock-Pot Sausage Cabbage and Beer Stew. Best Ever!

I came across this stew recipe on Pinterest (where else do we all find recipes anymore?), and gave it a try.  Huge hit.  I mean HUGE!  Simple to make and so good on a cold evening with some crusty bread.  Give this a try!

SAUSAGE, CABBAGE AND BEER STEW

for the crock-pot

1 lb.  uncooked bratwurst sausage, sliced

1 lb. potatoes, cubed

2 c. baby carrots, sliced in half

2 celery stalks, diced

1 medium yellow onion, diced

2 1/2 c. beef stock

1 c. German beer (I used Heineken)

2 bay leaves

1/4 - 1/2 tsp. pepper to taste

3 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar

1/2 small green cabbage, chopped

In a 5 qt. slow cooker place the sliced brats, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion and broth.  
Stir to mix the vegetables together.  Add the beer, bay leaves and pepper.  Cover; cook on HIGH for 4-5 hours or on LOW for 6-7 hours. 
1 hour before the stew is ready add the cider vinegar and cabbage.  
Stir well to incorporate, cover and finish cooking.
When ready to serve remove the bays leaves and discard.

Loved it!

Recipe Source: Fantastical Sharing of Recipes