Description
This easy, 4-ingredient slow-cooker recipe takes moments to prepare and is a delicious, nutritious meal to come home to at the end of your day.
Ingredients
2 1/2 pounds beef stew meat
3 cups beef broth*
1 package French Onion Soup mix *
16-oz. pkg. extra wide egg noodles
salt and pepper to taste (I prefer 1/2 teaspoon salt and generous pepper in this recipe)
*Beef bouillon + water can be used as a substitute.
*If you don’t have soup mix, you can substitute 1 cup onion (chopped), 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 Tablespoon dried parsley.
Instructions
1. Place stew meat in a slow cooker on low setting for 6-8 hours.
2. In a small bowl, combine 1 cup of the broth and onion soup mix and stir to combine; pour over meat.
3. Add remaining broth to slow-cooker.
4. Cover and cook on low setting for 6 to 8 hours.
5. Cook egg noodles according to package directions or add them to the slow cooker for the last 30 minutes of cooking, stirring occasionally. Check after 20 minutes and add 1/4-1/2 cup more broth if needed as the noodles will absorb much of the liquid.
6. If cooking noodles separately, ladle meat and sauce over drained noodles and enjoy! Serves 6 to 8.
Notes
VARIATIONS
1. Add 4 sliced carrots or 1 cup frozen peas to the pot to incorporate vegetables into the dish (or steam your favorite to serve on the side).
2. Add 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 teaspoon dried ginger (or 1-inch fresh grated), 3 garlic cloves to the mix and serve over rice or rice noodles for an Asian-inspired twist.
3. Add 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes or Worcestershire sauce to the broth to add more depth of flavor.
4. Add 1 cup sliced mushrooms and substitute a can of Cream of Mushroom Soup for one of the cups of broth for a creamy, earthy variation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: comfort foods
- Method: slow-cooker