Tender Beef over Noodles
Cooking for 2
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Olivia Gust of Salem, Oregon dresses up stew meat with noodles and a slightly sweet red sauce for this satisfying main dish. "It goes great with a salad and garlic bread,' Olivia notes.
SERVINGS: 2
CATEGORY: Lower Fat
METHOD: Slow Cooker
TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 5-1/2 hours
Ingredients:
- 1/2 to 3/4 pound beef stew meat
- 1/3 cup chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
- 1 cup water, divided
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup uncooked egg noodles
Directions:
In a small skillet, brown beef and onion in oil; drain. Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker.
In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup water, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, paprika and mustard; pour over meat. Cover and cook on low for 5 hours or until meat is tender.
Combine the flour and remaining water until smooth; stir into meat mixture. Cook 30 minutes longer or until thickened. Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Serve with beef. Yield: 2 servings.