Slow Cooker Beef With Noodles

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   Turn the slow cooker to high. Working in batches, toss the meat with 1/4 cup Wondra flour and brown in oil in a large saute pan set over medium heat. If you over-crowd the pan, the meat will steam, not brown. Don't cook the meat--simply sear and brown it, then remove to a plate and repeat with the rest of the meat.

2. 2

   Pour out any remaining oil from the pan and pour the wine in. Swirl to deglaze and get up the fond (brown bits), then pour the hot wine, hot beef, onion, beef stock, and tomato paste into the slow cooker set on high. Cover and bring to a simmer. Cook for at least 5 hours and up to all day (you may have to lower the heat to medium or low).

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   In the last two hours of cooking, add in the smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix the remaining 1/4 cup Wondra flour with the water, pour in, and stir to combine. Cover and bring back to a simmer, cooking until the stew thickens and the mushrooms are soft (2 hours or more if you like).

4. 4

   Cook the noodles according to package directions, subtracting 1 minute from cooking time. Drain well and toss into the stew. Stir then allow to sit for a minute or two to absorb some of those delicious flavors then serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.