Layered Potato, Sauerkraut and Beef Stew


1# sliced potatoes
2# sauerkraut, rinsed and drained (I actually do not drain...)
1med onion thinly sliced
1/4c dry white wine (I use chicken broth)
2T corn starch
1(14.5oz) can diced tomatoes
1/2tsp garlic powder
1/4tsp salt
1T caraway seeds (optional, I do use them)
2# cubed round steak

*layer potatoes, spread evenly with kraut then top with onion slices
*in bowl blend wine & cornstarch until smooth., stir in tomatoes with liquid, garlic pepper, salt and caraway
*pour 2/3 of tomato mixture over potatoes and kraut
*layer on beef
*pour over beef the remaining tomato mixture
*cover and cook on low about 9h, until beef and potatoes are tender