Name: Tender Beef over Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 330 min
Total time: 345 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 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; Minced fresh parsley, optional

I dress up stew meat with noodles and a slightly sweet red sauce for this satisfying main dish. It goes terrific with a salad and garlic bread. —Olivia Gust, Salem, Oregon

Ingredients

1/2 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

Minced fresh parsley, optional

Instructions

1 In a small skillet, brown beef and onion in oil; drain. Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker.

2 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 until meat is tender, about 5 hours.

3 Combine flour and remaining water until smooth; stir into meat mixture. Cover and cook until thickened, about 30 minutes longer.

4 Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Stir in parsley if desired. Serve with beef.