tender beef over noodles

By Jaxson

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
• Minced fresh parsley, optional

Preparation

Step 1

• In a small skillet, brown beef and onion in oil; drain. Transfer to a 1-l/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 flour and remaining water until smooth; stir into meat mixture. Cover and cook 30 minutes longer or until thickened.
• Meanwhile, cook the noodles according to package directions; drain. Stir in the parsley if desired. Serve with beef.