This is comfort food at its best. The crock pot does most of the work for you and you can come home to a warm, satisfying, delicious meal.
1 T. olive oil, more as needed
2 lb. stewing beef, trimmed
salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 c. red wine
1 t. garlic powder
1 onion, diced
1 T. Dijon mustard
1 T. Worcestershire sauce
3/4 lb. mushrooms, sliced
2 c. beef stock/broth, divided
8 oz. sour cream
3 T. cornstarch
12 oz. cooked egg noodles
Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Season beef with salt and pepper; brown in small batches. Deglaze pan with red wine.
Place browned beef, garlic powder, onions, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, mushrooms, deglazed red wine drippings and 1 1/2 c. stock/broth to a 6 quart crock pot. Cook on High 4-5 hours or on Low 7-8 hours or until beef is tender.
Combine remaining stock/broth with cornstarch; stir; add to slow cooker; stir. Cover; cook 15 minutes or until thickened.
Stir in sour cream. Serve over cooked egg noodles.
8 servings.