Busy families need meals that are easy to prepare but still delicious. Crock pot dishes make that possible. Just prepare it in the morning and when you come home, cook the egg noodles. Then serve it with your favorite sides, if you wish.
1 T. olive oil, more if needed
2 lb. stewing beef, trimmed
salt and pepper
1/2 c. red wine
1 t. garlic powder
1 onion, diced
1 T. Dijon mustard
1-2 T. Worcestershire sauce
3/4 lb. mushrooms, sliced
2 c. beef broth, divided
8 oz. sour cream
3 T. cornstarch
12 oz. egg noodles, cooked
Season beef with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a skillet; brown meat in olive oil in small batches. Deglaze pan with red wine.
Place beef with juices, garlic powder, onions, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, mushrooms and 1 1/2 c. broth in a 6 qt. slow cooker. Cook on High for 4-5 hours or on Low for 7-8 hours or until beef is tender.
Combine remaining broth with cornstarch; stir into slow cooker. Cover; cook 15 more minutes or until thickened. Stir in sour cream.
Serve over cooked egg noodles.
8 servings.